Noel Owen Alford Iii

Noel Owen Alford III, 72, of Pencil Bluff, AR passed away March 26, 2024, at home. Noel was born December 29, 1951, in Houston, TX to Noel and Sidney (Brown) Alford. Noel is preceded in death by both his parents.

Noel is survived by his wife Patricia Alford of 48 years, son James Alford and wife Tonya, daughter Heather Sanders and husband Kevin, grandchildren Mikayla Sanders, Emily Alford, Bethany Alford, Katlin Sanders, step-grandchildren Blake Sanders, Alex Sanders, great grandchild CJ Turner, sisters Penny Carlton, Peggy Conner, Brenda Rogers and Ruth Grover, brother Buddy Alford, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.