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Alfonso Garthrite Obituary

Garthrite, Alfonso 82, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at his daughter's home in Florissant, Missouri. Alfonso was born August 10, 1931 to Will and Nonie (Collier) Jones Garthrite in Helena, Alabama, the youngest of 8 children. Alfonso spent many years in the trucking industry, eventually owning his own trucking company. He loved spending time with family and friends and traveling. He loved playing instruments including the piano and bass fiddle. Alfonso is survived by his children, Stephanie, Debra and Melanie Garthrite; grandchildren, Alexandra Garthrite, Phillip Brower, and Charles Granger Jr.; ex-wife, Juanita Dorsey Garthrite; stepchildren, Darren and Valerie Chandler; step-grandchild, Aaron Chandler and numerous nieces and nephews. Alfonso was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Geneva Jones Pate, Arthur "Stuff" Jones, Alma "Coot" Jones Sanders, Mable "Friend" (Jones) McIntyre, Leroy Garthrite, Willie Mildred (Garthrite) Gray and Fannie Mae "Geechie" (Garthrite) Polk. Memorial roast and head stone placement to be held in Helena, Alabama at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memorial of Alfonso Garthrite.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 8, 2013.

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Melvin Garthrite.

December 3, 2021

Thanks for all the good time Uncle Al, miss you RIP.

Diana Garthrite-Hall

January 20, 2014

You left me with some wonderful childhood memories that has impacted alot of my adult life. To my cousins, I am sorry for your loss and hope we still make time to get together eventually with each of the familys that we all have created.

January 1, 2014

goneing to miss you uncle al Melvin and monica jones garthrite

G Richmond

December 11, 2013

My condolences to the family during your time of sorrow. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.

December 9, 2013

I have been part of the Garthrite family for almost 42 years.You were another Dad to me.I always felt like another one of the kids too!!!You will be sorely missed,Always with love Stephanie Herron and Family

Stephanie Garthrite

December 8, 2013

Daddy, because of you I have a sense of adventure. I will hop in the car and drive anywhere. I wanted to play the piano just like you and I love music thanks to you. Being a daddy's girl caused me to believe, a man just isn't a man unless he's watching sports and has a baritone or bass voice. You were a wonderful father and I will miss you forever.

Saundra Bishop

December 8, 2013

I am sorry about your loss. He sounds like a good man. I believe that I am granddaughter of Emma Jones Garthrite (who was born in approximately 1880)and I am the daughter of Ruth Wilson of Jefferson City MO. Been looking for my mother's Missouri family for years. I have been misspelling the family name all these years. I think Alfonso was my cousin. I would really like to be in touch with your family. I am 72 years old and live in Chicago. email address [email protected]. Cell phone number 773 590-0968.

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