Stephen Francis Alvey (1922 - 2014)

Born 26 Feb 1922 in Morganfield, Union, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Marietta (Ling) Alvey — married about 1955 in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, United States

Died 13 Apr 2014 at age 92 in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Stephen Francis “Frank” Alvey BIRTH 26 Feb 1922, Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, USA DEATH 13 Apr 2014 (aged 92), Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA BURIAL Mount Carmel Cemetery, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA ^[1] MEMORIAL ID 127944828

P a r e n t s : Charles Warner Alvey 1869–1954 and Stella Etola Beaven Alvey 1882–1956^[2]

S p o u s e : Marietta Ling Alvey 1930–2016, married 1955, Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, USA ^[3]

In the 1930 United States Federal Census, [Alvey, Stephen Francis] Frances Alvey is reported to be Age 8, Birth Year abt: 1922. His Birthplace is Kentucky, and his Home in 1930 is a Farm located in Morganfield, Union, Kentucky, USA. He is living at home and attending school. His parents were born in Kentucky. Household Members, Age, and Relationship are Warner Alvey 60 Head, Etola B Alvey 47 Wife, Lucille Alvey 16 Daughter, Charles Alvey 14 Son, Dorothy Alvey 13 Daughter, Bernard Alvey 11 Son, Anna C Alvey 10 Daughter, Francis Alvey 8 Son, and Liston Alvey 6 Son ^[4]

In the 1940 United States Federal Census, [Alvey, Stephen Francis] Francis Alvey is reported to be Age 17, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1923. He is a Single white male Son to the Head of House. His Birthplace is Kentucky, and his Home in 1940 is a House located on McElroy St in Morganfield, Union, Kentucky. His Residence in 1935: Morganfield, Union, Kentucky. He is living at home and attending school. His Highest Grade Completed is High School, 1st year. Household Members, Age, and Relationship are Warner Alvey 70 Head, Tola B Alvey 57 Wife, Lucile Alvey 26 Daughter, Charles Alvey 24 Son, Bernard Alvey 21 Son, Anna Katherine Alvey 20 Daughter, Francis Alvey 17 Son, Liston Alvey 15 Son, Dorothy Beaven 23 Daughter, Mart Eloise Beaven 2 Granddaughter, and Helen Beaven 1 Granddaughter ^[5]

In the 1942 U.S., World War II Draft Registration, [Alvey, Stephen Francis] Stephen Francis Alvey, Gender Male, Race White, Age 20, Birth Date: 6 Feb 1922, Birth Place: Union, Kentucky. Residence Place: 818 McElroy St, Morganfield, Union, Kentucky, USA. Registration Date: 20 Jun 1942. Registration Place: Morganfield, Union, Kentucky, USA. Employer: C W Alvey. Height: 5' 9", Weight: 135, Complexion: Light, Hair Color: Blonde, Eye Color: Hazel. Next of Kin: C W Alvey (father)^[6]

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In the 1942 U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, [Alvey, Stephen Francis] Stephen F Alvey, Race: White, Marital Status: Single, without dependents (Single), Rank: Private. Birth Year: 1922. Nativity State or Country: Kentucky. Citizenship: Citizen. Education: 3 years of high school. Civil Occupation: Skilled painters, construction and maintenance. Enlistment Date: 27 Oct 1942. Enlistment Place: Evansville, Indiana. Service Number: 35715536. Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men), Source: Civil Life. Height: 69", Weight: 131^[7]

D E A T H : 13 Apr 2014, Age 92, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA ^[8][9]

O B I T U A R Y

Stephen Francis ‘Frank' Alvey, age 92, of Paducah, died peacefully in his home, on April 13, 2014, at 7:30 a.m. He was born Feb. 26th, 1922, the sixth child of Charles and Ella Beaven Alvey in Morganfield, KY. He was a graduate of St. Vincent Academy and attended Cincinnati Art Academy for two years.

Frank was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic minister for sick and shut-ins for twenty years. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary Council 1055 and was a fourth-degree member. He previously worked for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was their jail minister for five years.

Frank served his country for six years. He was a veteran of World War II. A member of the 90th Calvary reconnaissance squadron under General Patton, third Army, 20 Corp. He participated in battles in Normandy, Luxemburg and the Battle of the Bulge. He worked in communications as a radio telegraph operator. He received the WWII Victory Medal, African Theater Medal, and three Bronze Stars. He was called again to serve in the Korean Campaign, attended locomotive school in Fort Eustis, Virginia, and qualified at Oakland Army Base in California as a 724 operating engineer. In 1941 President Truman asked for all WWII veterans to be released and he returned home.

He was co-owner of A&B, Alvey-Brantley sign shop, in Madisonville, KY. He sold his interest in the shop after being called to Korea. After the war, he was employed at local sign shops and at Camp Breckinridge until it closed. He retired from Martin Marietta in 1987. After retiring he was employed by Robert Alexander Auction and Realty until he became disabled. As a talented artist, his lettering and artistic pictures were seen on many businesses and highway signs in Paducah and Morganfield.

Frank enjoyed working in his garden. He was always proud of his WWII jeep that he rebuilt. He loved music and especially enjoyed playing his harmonica. He was an avid Wildcat fan, a member of Veterans of Foreign War, the American Legion, and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Marietta; two daughters, Theresa (Brian) Medlin of Paducah, KY, and Janette (Kenneth) Courtney of Madison, AL; a son, Stephen (Liesl) Alvey of Omaha, NE; fourteen grandchildren, Angela Allison, Jeremiah Elrod, Nathan Elrod, Sarah Elrod, Moriah Medlin, James Medlin, Andrew Courtney, Katie Courtney, Joseph Alvey, Christopher Alvey, David Alvey, Matthew Alvey, Laura Alvey, and Kate Alvey; six great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Kylie, Alex, Abigail, Madalyn, and Julianna.

His parents, four brothers, and three sisters preceded him in death.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Brandon Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Prayers will be said at 7:30 p.m. that evening.

The Alvey family would especially like to thank Lourdes Hospice, Dr. Richard Smith, our sitters, and Theresa and Brian for their constant loving care.

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127944828/stephen-francis-alvey: accessed 15 April 2023), memorial page for Stephen Francis “Frank” Alvey (26 Feb 1922–13 Apr 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 127944828, citing Mount Carmel Cemetery, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by This Side of the Grave (contributor 47231340).
2. ↑ Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999. Source Information Ancestry.com. Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 2006. Original data: Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Kentucky Birth, Marriage, and Death Databases: Births 1911-1999. Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.
3. ↑ Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999. Messenger-Inquirer; Publication Date: 9/ Jun/ 1955; Publication Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/375899023/?article=31439fff-7852-497c-be2e-d1ff2ca48f71&focus=0.27053088,0.5530641,0.39052862,0.57837516&xid=3398. Source Information, Ancestry.com. U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2020.
4. ↑ United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Morganfield, Union, Kentucky; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340514. Source Information, Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
5. ↑ United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Morganfield, Union, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01359; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 113-1. Source Information, Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
6. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Kentucky, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 12. Source Information, Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
7. ↑ U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946. National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 09815; Reel: 43. Source Information, Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2005.
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127944828/stephen-francis-alvey: accessed 15 April 2023), memorial page for Stephen Francis “Frank” Alvey (26 Feb 1922–13 Apr 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 127944828, citing Mount Carmel Cemetery, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by This Side of the Grave (contributor 47231340).
9. ↑ U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018. Paducah Sun; Publication Place: Paducah, KY, USA; URL: http://www.paducahsun.com//obituaries/stephen-francis-frank-alvey/article_6f661e64-5ab4-11e7-b9f8-10604b9f0f42.html. Source Information, Ancestry.com. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

• "Public Member Trees", database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/151184848/person/162324011684/facts : accessed 15 April 2023), profile for Stephen Francis Alvey.