William Franklin Alford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Franklin Alford of Marion, Indiana, who passed away on January 21, 2026 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Franklin Alford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Jr. Poor and Elizabeth Poor (McCurry); his son William E. Alford; and his siblings, Victor Poor, Jim Poor, Steve Poor and Linda Quarry.
He is survived by: his wife Nellie Alford of Marion; his children, Juanette Leisure of Muncie, Lucinda "Cindy" Leisure West (Jeff Riley) of Farmland, Robert Alford (Ashley) of Parker City and Anthony Alford (Shannon) of Muncie; and his siblings, Mike Poor (Debbie) of Arkansas, Carl Poor, III (Jamie) of Wabash, David Poor of Lagro and Tina Burton of Montpelier. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preferred memorial is charity of donor's choice.
