Alfred Alonzo

Colvard

Mr. Alfred Colvard age 67 Of 854 West Brook Street #319 in Griffin, GA Passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 @ his Residence. Mr. Colvard was born on February 3, 1947 to Willie and Gladys Colvard in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Visitation for Mr. Colvard will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens.

OBITUARY

Mr. Alfred Alonzo Colvard was born on February 3, 1954, to the union of Gladys and Willie Colvard in Griffin, Georgia. He received his education from Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia.

Alfred Alonzo Colvard was united in holy matrimony with Lutricia Leaks for many years and their union was blessed with two children.

Alfred enlisted into the Navy in June of 1974, and he was honorably discharged in April 1977. He was employed by AEP Industry as a Machine Operator until his retirement. In his leisure time, he enjoyed softball and basketball.

Mr. Alfred Alonzo Colvard departed this life on February 3, 2022 and rejoined his heavenly family. We are comforted knowing we will always have an angel watching over us. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Colvard; mother, Gladys Colvard; brothers, Murray Colvard, Tony Colvard,  and Robert Colvard; and sister, Naomi Colvard.

His memories will be left in the loved ones of his daughters, Alfreda Pickens, Kotecia (Eric) Harris, and Amechia Roberts; sisters, Lorraine Colvard, Kathedean Willingham, and Mary Colvard- Hunter; brother Kirby Colvard; and six grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.