SFC Alvin Curtis McFadden

Alvin Curtis McFadden, Sr. went to be with his Lord June 14, 2009, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial V.A. Hospital, Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 82 years and 2 months. Alvin was born April 15, 1927 at Lakewood, Florida. He was one of three children born to the union of the late General Lee and European (McNeil) McFadden. “Mac,” as he was affectionately known, grew up and attended school in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He was a 1945 graduate of Tivoli High School, where he played on the basketball team. He also did some boxing as a young man. In 1946, Mac enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. For his faithful and honorable service to his country, Mac received many awards and commendations. Sergeant First Class McFadden retired from active duty service in 1966. Upon his retirement from the Army, Mac went to work preparing meals for patients, visitors and fellow employees at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. He retired from his second career in 1990. While stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Mac met Edna Mae Brown. They were united in marriage on August 2, 1962, in Waynesville, Missouri. Mac and Edna shared nearly 47 years of marriage and were blessed with two sons, Alvin, Jr. and Marc. Mac accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age. He was a long time, faithful member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of St. Robert. Over the years he served in many capacities of the church, including Deacons board, head of brotherhood, corporate president Trustees board, counting committee, ushers board, choir member and head of building and grounds and the finance committee. Mac enjoyed being involved in his community. Photography was one of his favorite activities. Mac was dearly loved, and will be sadly missed by his wife: Edna; two children: Alvin McFadden, Jr. of Warrensburg, and Marc McFadden (Constance) of Grandview; six grandchildren: Alvin Curtis McFadden III, Xavier, Christian, Daphne, Martyna and Eboni McFadden; nephew: John Adair; niece: Linda Jones; sister-in-law: Lola Woodson (Calvin); brothers-in-law: Wilford Coleman (Alfredia) and Jared Kent (Pamela); other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Mac was preceded in death by a sister: Josephine and a brother: Johnny. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 19, 2009 in the First Baptist Church of St. Robert, Missouri with Rev. Bill Dudley officiating. Mac’s grandson, Alvin Curtis McFadden III sang “The Anchor Holds”. Sister Cassie Allen sang “Leavin’ On My Mind” and the church choir sang “Because He Lives” and “God Shall Wipe My Tears”. Bro. Edward Clyburn read resolutions from sister churches and several family members and friends recalled their wonderful memories of Mac. Serving as escorts were the United States Army. Serving as honorary escorts were Frank Campbell, Roger Terrell, C.J. Baerga, Herman Corbett, LeRoy Davis, Howard Tyson, Jr., Smith Cade, Benj Simmons, Artie Wright, Willis Jackson, Tony Whitehead, Edward Clyburn and Claude Wilson. Burial with military honors followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Alvin Curtis McFadden, Sr. and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

SFC Alvin Curtis McFadden

April 15, 1927 - June 14, 2009