Christopher "Chris" Parker Alford

Christopher Parker Alford was born in Fort Benning, Georgia to Parker Almon Alford of Gilbert, Louisiana and Christmas Vivienne Constance of London, England. Chris was the eldest of five boys, he grew up in the Houston area living in both Bellaire and Spring Branch. He began playing sports alongside his brothers at an early age. He played Little League baseball in Bellaire as well as football while playing in the Pop Warner league at St. Francis Church. In 1957 his team traveled to play in bowl games as he eventually would be selected as the “Player of the Year” out of a group of 33 players nationwide. By the time Chris was in Spring Branch Junior High he managed to capture the city championship and All City team honors. By 1962, attending Spring Branch High School the Bears went on an undefeated season and a state playoff berth. Under Coach Darrell Tully, Chris excelled at both Quarterback and Punter.

Chris then attended Texas Tech University from 1964-1969 playing alongside some of the most recognized players in Texas football. After graduating, TTU with a Bachelor’s in Business Chris joined the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and served from 1970-1974, while being stationed in Hawaii. Returning to Texas, he joined the Oil and Gas industry where he worked for over 40 years while also becoming a scratch golfer until retirement where he settled in Kerrville, Texas.

Chris’ leadership roles and his love for sports were markers in his life, but nothing brought him more joy and stories to tell than the time he shared with his family and friends. If you couldn’t find Chris researching oil maps or out in the field, you would find him with his family, swinging a golf club with his boys, cheering on his grandkids at one of their games, making kids young and old giggle by talking like Donald Duck, dancing with his girls, or sharing a meal with lifelong friends. Chris never met a stranger, and you could never out talk him, although some of his buddies have tried. Chris lived his life with extraordinary conviction in his Faith in Christ and dedication to his family. He encouraged others to do the same, live everyday serving the Lord and loving your family.

Chris is survived by his best friend and partner in life, wife, Gale; their children Tyson Alford (wife Sally), Adam Alford, Grant Alford (wife Allison), Charlie Clark (wife Mandy), Gabe Clark, Dixie Moreau (husband JP) and Mario Gonzalez; grandchildren Sarah Alford, Bailee Alford, Brayden Alford, Taylor DePierri, Luke Alford, Brooke Alford, Bennett Alford, Avery Moreau, Arcus Moreau, Atley Moreau, Mary Hannah Clark, Charlie Clark, Nimmo Clark, Miliegh Grace Clark, Drew Clark, Holly Clark and Ryder Gonzalez; numerous nieces and nephews; his dogs, Tug, Selleck, Pepper.

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