William E. “Bill” Alford, Jr.
William E. “Bill” Alford, Jr. of Hitchcock, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Bill was born on January 8, 1930, in Galveston Texas, to William E. Alford, Sr. and Vivian Caldwell Alford. Bill was raised in Galveston and Hitchcock, being a resident of Hitchcock for 80 plus years. Bill was a hard worker and helped anyone at any project. He was a handyman.
After leaving High School, he went to work for Union Carbide in 1948 and retired as a chief operator after 42 years.
Knowing his wife in grade school, they started dating in 1949. In 1950 they were married in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock. They raised two daughters, Deborah Alford Agnew (James) and Pattie Alford Stricklind (Randy). Survivors are his wife: Frances Delesandri Alford of 75 years, two daughters and son-in-laws, Four grandchildren: Randy Stricklind II and wife Christina, Ryan Stricklind, Adam Agnew and Amy Agnew. Seven Great Grandchildren: Reed Stricklind, Rhett Stricklind, Brooks Stricklind, Brier Stricklind, Jaylee Agnew, Hallie Agnew and Brody Agnew.
Bill loved the outdoors. He was a gardener, hunter and fisherman. Bill was a founding member of the Hitchcock Volunteer Fire Department and was an active member of the fire department for 25 plus year, active with the Knights of Columbus 10393, also a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock.
In Lieu of Flowers make donations to Knights of Columbus Council 10393, 11100 Highway 6, Santa Fe, Texas 77510 or the Hitchcock Volunteer Fire Department, 7003 2nd Street, Hitchcock, Texas 77563.
A visitation will be held 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque, with a Rosary Service at 7:00pm. A service will be held at 11:30am Friday February 20, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Larry Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Randy Stricklind II, Ryan Stricklind, Adam Agnew, Reed Stricklind, Brooks Stricklind, Brier Stricklind, Brody Agnew and Rhett Stricklind. Honorary Pallbearer will be George Pyle, Mike Alford, Jeff Alford and Tim Alford.
Uncle Bill was an amazing man and will be greatly missed by us all. I am so lucky to have known him and loved him. Sending my love and condolences to Aunt Frances and all the family.
A truly good man, husband and father. A great example to all the people who knew him. Particularly to the friends of his children as we were growing up. I’ll always remember him.
Rip Bill. Your bud is with you. Yall be good. Love to all your family. Lillian Howard and son Kenny Howard.
Knights of Columbus Council 10393 offer our condolences to a great brother Knight who served our council with love and pride. Rest in peace Brother Bill.
Bill was one the best people I’ve ever known. He was like a father to me when we worked together at Carbide. I always thought I would see him again before he passed. But guess I’ll see him in the next life. Rest in Peace Bill. I’ll never forget you.
He was a great man. Hard worker true. Union carbide, chief operator. He’ll be missed. I’ll see you again, Bill.
Bill Alford was an outstanding man, helped anyone, honesty was his key thing, RIP my Friend.
I’m so very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Alford. He knew my grandparents Julius and Travis Carlton, not to mention my entire family. He was one of my Uncle Vernon’s best friends up until my uncle passed away at a very early age. Even after my Uncle Vernon passed away he would still go by my grandparents house to visit with them. Spent many times listening to stories of when my uncles and him were young boys growing up. My momma( Mable Ann Carlton) always said he was a good family friend and a good man, and he definitely was. I’m so very sorry for the Alford’s family’s loss. Sending lots of prayers and love to Mrs. Alford, his children, grandchildren, and all who loved him.
My deepest condolences to the entire Alford Family.
I have known them my entire life.They were the
first family we knew when we moved to Hitchcock
in 1959.He will surely be missed.
Peace and Love.