Jacob Calvin “JC” Alford of Palatka passed away Sunday April 10, 2022. JC was born on December 23, 1937, on the family farm in Orange Mills, East Palatka. One of ten children, JC grew up working on the family farm but spent much of his adult life institutionalized or living in assisted living facilities due to health issues.
JC was predeceased by his parents, Henry Marvin Alford Sr and Dora Craft Alford, and brothers, Henry Marvin Alford Jr, Charlie Alford, James Allen “Poodle” Alford, Gene Alford, Bruce Alford and George Alford Sr, and sisters Marion Strickland and Margie Riley. He is survived by his sister Martha Stevenson and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
JC was a devout Christian who loved reading the Bible and loved attending worship services. He was a gentle loving man, and he especially loved his family. He was content and happy most of the time and was very pleasant to those around him.
Graveside services will be held 10am Monday April 18th at Oakhill East Cemetery, Palatka, Florida where he will be laid to rest in the family plot. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a mental health charity or church of your choosing.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at JC’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com .
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.