PRINCESS ANNE - Arthur Terrell Alford died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Apr. 26, 1986, he was a son of Arthur Holland and Lacolia Alford Harris.
A graduate of Washington High School class of 2005, he was a maintenance worker at Mountaire. Art loved basketball and was a promising athlete and AAU coach. He was a father and mentor who gave great advice and was influential in the lives of everyone he met.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Krista Alford; Kris Somers, Kayla Somers, Kamryn Somers, Ra-Shaun Fitzgerald, and Montraz Oliver, that were like children to him; Kayden and Kollyn Somers who were like his grandchildren; four brothers, Latrell Alford, Devon Alford, Stephen Alford, and Armande Alford; three sisters, Lacolia Alford, Tomika Holland, and Latasha Holland; a special niece, Dasia Handy; his mentor and friend Cokie McCready; many other nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lacolia Alford; and his brother, Marcellous Alford.
A memorial service will be Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Tawes Gym located on the campus of UMES in Princess Anne.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family with final expenses may be made to Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home, 306 W. Main Street, Crisfield, MD 21817.
To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com