Mr. Robert Glen Alford, 82, of the Crystal community went home to be with the Lord 2:09 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Johnny Craddock and Brother Nick Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of services Saturday.

Pallbearers will be Robby Alford, Noah Cooper, Joey Faulkner, John Brimm, Stephen Brimm, and John Davis.

Honorary pallbearers will be Everett Brimm, Donald Shepherd, Keith Douglas, Tim Purdy and Ricky Seals.

Robert was born January 4, 1944, in Hickman, Kentucky, to the late Robert Lee “R.L.” and Mary Magdeline (Martin) Alford. He was employed as a supervisor with the Union City Public Works Department for 50 years. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and being outdoors. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with those he loved.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Alford of the Crystal community; one sister, Dorothy Dial of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and two sons, Michael (Tracy) Alford of Union City and Roger Alford of the Crystal community.

He also leaves behind three grandchildren; Robby (Rachel) Alford of McLemoresville, Ashleigh (Noah) Cooper of Kenton and Juleigh Cranford of Clarksville; as wells as eight great grandchildren, Remi, Raelynn, River Cooper of Kenton, Ranger and Ruby Rae Alford of McLemoresville, Amiyah Flowers, Kade Cranford and Kaliyah Garrett of Clarksville.

He was proceeded in death by his brother, John Wayne Alford of Indiana.

Robert will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his dedication to his family, and the love he shared with everyone around him. His life was a blessing to those who knew him and his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Though he will be deeply missed, his loved ones find comfort in knowing he is home with the Lord.

Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home (731) 885-1033