Lonnie Alfred Obituary (1941 - 2014)

Lonnie Clarence Alfred died in his home on November 23, 2014, with his family be his side, in Frederick, Maryland due to heart complications. He was 73 years old. Mr. Alfred was born on August 4, 1941, in Columbia, Mississippi to the late Maggie and Harry Alfred. In his early years he attended schools in Mississippi. However, he relocated to Washington, DC, attended and received his high school diploma from Eastern High School. After completing high school, Mr. Alfred went to work for DC Public Schools as a professional maintenance repairer and was quickly promoted to lead Foreman. He retired in 1993 after 30 years of service. He then returned to school and received his doctorate in Religious Studies from Wilburn School of Religion. He spent the remaining of his time with family, serving his community and being an active member in the church. Mr. Alfred, known also as "Mick" or "Brother Al," will be remembered for being a father to the fatherless, his love and enjoyment for fishing, and ministering the word of GOD. He also loved music and singing Christian hymns around the house. He had musical talent and was good at playing the drums. He loved to swim and take early morning walks. Those who knew Mr. Alfred best knew he was always willing to help others in need. He laid a foundation of Christ early on by ministering and having bible study sessions with his children and grandchildren. His inspiring zeal and love for the Lord was his life. He breathed it, walked it, talked it, believed it, and he lived it. Mr. Alfred is survived by his wife, Patsy Alfred; 7 sons; 4 daughters; 41 grandchildren; several nieces; nephews; and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maggie; father, Harry; sister, Betty; and 4 brothers, Harry, Johnny Ray, James, and Warren Alfred. Services are being held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Corinth Baptist Church, 814 Cypress Tree Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Public viewing is be at 10 a.m. and funeral will begin at 11 a.m.