Alvin C. Ailey, 1938 -2021

Alvin C. Ailey was born Aug. 16, 1938, to Alvin Louis and Eula Crystal Ailey in Milfay. He departed this life March 16, 2021, at the age of 82.

He graduated from Milfay Public Schools. On Aug. 19, 1960, Alvin Ailey and Margaret Mae Brown were united in marriage. To this union were born three children, Mike, Lori and Lisa. They enjoyed 45 years together before her passing Dec. 21, 2005.

He worked as a farmer/rancher and oilwell pumper as well. Alvin started the Milfay volunteer Fire Department, serving as fire chief for numerous years. As well, he served on the Milfay School Board for over 30 years. He was a faithful member of the Gypsy Holiness Church. Alvin had many joys in life that included working on the farm, fishing, elk hunting and playing dominos.

He is survived by his children, Mike Ailey and wife Malisa, Lori Victory, Lisa Parks and husband Rick; 11 siblings, Hillis Ailey and wife Jody, Phyllis Haulcomb, Melvin Ailey and wife Marilyn, Carl Ailey and wife Jerri, Darrell Ailey and wife Mary, Judy Cain, Janice Neesmith, Jeletta Brown and husband Bill, Lee Wayne Ailey, Donald Ailey and wife Joey, Ronald Ailey and wife Connie; eight grandchildren, Brian Ailey and wife Brittany, Ben Ailey and wife Amelia, Tiffany Boyd and husband James, Ashley Christian and husband Tyler, Travis Victory and wife Heather, Justin Ailey and wife Kamry, Marisa Tosh and husband Loren, and Emily Parks; 14 great grandchildren, Dakota, Blake, Austin, Adrienne, Ashlyn, Addison, and Riata Ailey, Oaklynn Tosh, Peyton and Paisley Boyd, Porter Victory, Carson, Layton and Everly Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son in law, Don Victory.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 22, 2021. at the Bristow Holiness Church. Interment followed at the Sunrise Cemetery, in Kellyville.

Condolences can be sent to www.hutchinsmaplesfuneralhome.com.