JOE GERALD ALFORD

1933- 2021

On September 30, 2021, Joe Alford, a longtime and beloved Denton resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Joe was born on May 31, 1933, in Weatherford, Texas to Ruth Baker and Clarence Lee Alford.  Joe graduated from Weatherford High School in 1950.  He then moved to Denton where he graduated from The University of North Texas in 1953.

While in college, Joe began his floral career by working at a local florist.  After graduation, he continued in the business and in 1959, he proudly opened Joe Alford Florist.  In forty-seven years of business, Joe brought so much joy and comfort to so many people through flowers.

Joe was active in various community organizations, and in many, he assumed a leadership role.  In the 1980's, He served on the Denton City Council for three terms and as Mayor Pro Tem.

Joe was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church and later St. Andrew Presbyterian, where he served as an elder.

Joe is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Betty.  He is also survived by sons Mark and Matthew; daughter-in-law Ginger Alford; grandsons Jake, Sam and Lee Alford; granddaughters Emma Alford, Marley McConnell and Meredith McConnell; and nieces Betty Pennell and Penny Sadler.

A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church on Wednesday October 6 at 11:00 AM. The memorial service will be streamed live at www.standrewdenton.com

Flowers are encouraged.

Also in Joe's memory, donations may be made to the Alford Endowment at Texas Woman's University (P.O. Box 425618 Denton Texas 76204-5618) and to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church (300 West Oak St. Denton Texas 76201).