Edward H. Alford

Edward "Harold" Alford, 75, of Topeka, Kansas passed away November 5, 2015 at Midland Hospice House of stomach cancer. He was born at Drumright, OK on August 1, 1940 to Vernon and May Alford. He grew up in the Emporia, Kansas area and graduated from Emporia High School. He enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor.

After his service, he was employed by BRB and CAS Construction as VP over operations of waste water management. He also worked as an appraiser for Price Asphalt. He was employed by the USDA Rural Development as Public Affairs Specialist at the time of his retirement in 2010.

Edward was a talented handyman and could engineer any project. He also enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. He was an avid reader. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife Dianne (Starr) Smith Alford of the home. They were married March 28, 1997 at Topeka, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Vernon, Jr.

There will be no services. He has been cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir. Topeka, KS 66606