John W. Alford

John W. Alford, 73, of Monticello, Indiana (Carroll County) died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at his residence with his loving wife by his side.

John was born on July 9, 1950, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to R L Alford and Magdaleane (Martin) Alford. They preceded him in death.

He has spent the last 36 years married to the love of his life, on October 11,1986, in Highland, Indiana, at the Methodist Church, he married Patricia A. "Patty" Kaszuba.  She survives.

John was born and raised in Tennessee on a farm. John was a U.S. States Marine Corp Veteran and proudly served his country during Vietnam. John was a member of the Monticello American Legion Post #81 for many years. He cherished his dogs Angel and Daisy-May dearly. In his final days he loved to reminisce of his days with his horses as a boy with his westerns, Gun Smoke, Bat Masterson, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Texan, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, and right after his name John Wayne Movies. As a car enthusiast John loved to show his antique cars on top of being one heck of a driver and owning/driving for his own trucking company, his handle being "Country". John was always known for brightening up a room and starting a conversation.  He loved to watch anime and Pokémon his favorite being Pikachu. He was a real man and someone you could count on always. His signature style was a nice cowboy hat, big buckle belt, and a crisp pair of Cowboy boots. John was a dedicated husband and family man who loved God and his country.  

John is survived by his wife Patty Alford of Monticello, Indiana (Carroll County), granddaughter, Jasmine Doffin of Monticello, Indiana, sons, Johnny Alford and Danny Alford, also survived by grandchildren, Kiersten Burtz and Brenden Burtz, sister, Dorothy Dial, brother, Robert Glen Alford, brother-in-law, Danny Kaszuba, also surviving are nephews, Jimmy Dial, Timmy Dial, Kenny Dial, Mike Alford, Roger Alford.  

John was preceded in death by his parents, R.L. & Magdaleane (Martin) Alford, son, Peter J. Doffin,Jr., sister-in-laws, Kathy Lowery and Shirley Farwell.

Arrangements are pending at Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. 

A private family burial.

Memorials may be given to the family to help with expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home of can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Alford family.

Miller - Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family in their time of need.