Alphonsa Foward Sr., age 68, of Dayton, OH went home to be with the Lord, December 10, 2007. He was born in Wayland, KY to the late Lee Elvin and Corene Foward on January 13, 1939 and was preceded in death by his brother, Printus Foward. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and Grace Apostolic College. Also, he attended Sinclair Community College, Wright State University and Central State University. Moreover, he served his country in the U.S. Navy as a radar technician from 1957-59 and was honorably discharged. He was also a dedicated Civil Servant who retired from DESC after 38 years of service in 1999 with over 3400 hours of unused sick leave. For over 30 years he was a faithful and dedicated Elder of Christ Temple Church where he served as Trustee, Head of the Audiovisual Department and assisted in the church in the Ministry of Helps. He was also a member of the NAACP. He leaves to cherish his memories and celebrate his life, his faithful and loving wife of 44 years, Dr. Gloria J. Foward; children: Dr. Sharon R. (Nathaniel) Johnson, Derrick L. (Jean) Foward, M.C.E., Elder Alphonsa (Felicia) Foward, Jr., Deborah L. Foward, Joy C. Foward and Valerie R. Foward; brothers, Ozell (Faye) Foward and Lovell (Joann) Foward; grandchildren: Barrett Brooks, Jr., Kameron Johnson, Jayson Hayes, Alicia Foward, Ashlee Foward, Derrick Carter; dearly loved by him are Jayme Howell, Letoia Howell, Troy Lloyd, Jr. and Donte Howell; special Goddaughter, Margaret Long; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends, the Christ Temple Church and New Life Church families. Elder Foward was fondly known as "Dad" and Uncle Al to many. Services will be held December 14, 2007: Viewing 4-7 pm and Memorial Services 7-9 pm; December 15, 2007: Viewing 9-11 am and Homegoing Service 11 am, all to be held at Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church, 3241 Denlinger Road. Elder Ernest Scales, Sr., Pastor. Interment West Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to the HOUSE OF WHEAT Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 North Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, OH. Online condolences may be expressed at [email protected]
FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 12/14/07