OBITUARY NAME: Jesse "J.R." Ralph Alford, age 70, a longtime Atoka, OK resident. BORN: He was born on Saturday, July 08, 1944, to Jesse "Jess" Ralph and Gussie (Chapman) Alford, at Madill, OK. PASSED AWAY: J.R. passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Atoka, OK. AGE: 70 years, 5 months and 15 days. EDUCATION: He attended Dickson High School. OCCUPATION: J.R. was a Truck Driver MARRIED: He married Billie Frances (Parmley) on August 9, 1989 at Mulbuerry, AR. CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: J.R. was a christian. He enjoyed deer hunting, and fishing for catfish. J.R. rode bulls as a young man as a professional during the 1960's. SURVIVED BY WIFE: Billie Frances Alford of the home in Atoka, OK. CHILDREN: Robin Alford of Wyoming Jesse Ralph Alford III of Ardmore, OK SISTERS: Mary Calington of Ardmore, OK Virginia Marris of Ardmore, OK NEWPHEW: Randel Kyle of Springer, OK along with other relatives and many dear friends. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS: Jesse "Jess" Ralph Alford ****************************************************************************** DATE OF VISITATION: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Friday, December 26th, 2014 PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK