Wednesday, February 28, 2024 9:24 am

Alton Eugene "Al" Radford, age 83 of Forest City died Saturday, February 17, 2024. Al was born October 9, 1940, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Lonzo and Katie Wilkie Radford.

Al grew up in Rutherford County and was a graduate of Tri-High School. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and was retired from Cone Mills where he was Weave Room Supervisor at the Haynes Plant.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Earnest Radford, George Radford, Hubert Radford, James Radford and Leon Radford, an infant sister, Helen Radford, and his first wife, Charlene Wilson Radford.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Judith Tate "Judy" Radford, his daughters, Cathy Toney and husband Alan of Sunshine, Angela Young and husband Greg of Mooresville, his brother, Steve Radford (Diane) of Mooresboro, and sister, Margaret Jolly of Spartanburg, SC, four grandchildren.

The funeral was held February 22 in the Bethany Baptist Church with the Rev. Lane Goff, Rev. Chris Fox and Rev. Alan Toney officiating.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 760 Bethany Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

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