Richard Dale Alvey, Sr.

Mr. Richard Dale Alvey, Sr, 83, of Boston, passed away Saturday, March 23, at his residence.
   He was born April 19, 1929 in Fountain City to Roy and Thelma Kuhlman Alvey. He attended Fountain City High School and married Phyllis June Wiseman on August 4, 1945.
   Mr. Alvey worked over 40 years at Belden. He was a former member of the Eastside Optimist Club in Richmond. He coached softball teams for many seasons for the Optimists and Belden. He always enjoyed spending time outdoors with nature.
   Mr. Alvey will be missed by his 5 sons, Dale Alvey, Jr., of Dayton, OH; Don Alvey and wife, Joanne, of Eaton, OH; Steve Alvey and wife, Sandra, of Jacksonville, FL; Norman Alvey and wife, Ada, of New Paris, OH; Larry Alvey and wife, April, of Cambridge City; 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Marge Juerling, of Richmond; brother, Darrel Alvey, of Richmond; and several nieces & nephews.
   Mr. Alvey was preceded in death by his parents, wife, June Alvey, on Dec. 27, 2012, daughter, Karla Sullivan, in 2012; grandson, Travis Alvey, in 2005; great-grandchildren, Forrest in 2007 and Micah in 2001; and sisters Sandra Grillo and Shirley Shepherd.
   A funeral ceremony will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the Smith & McQuiston Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City. Interment will follow in Willow Grove Cemetery.
   Family and friends may gather for visitation from 12-2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the funeral home.