HR 418

HR418 193251-1 By Representative Ford RFD: First Read: 15-MAR-18 193251-1:n:03/14/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-1030 MOURNING THE DEATH OF MR. ELBERT GLENNIS ALVERSON. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the death Mr. Elbert Glennis Alverson on February 20, 2018, at the age of 78 years; and WHEREAS, he was born on April 18, 1939, to Jessie Nolan Alverson and Lois Nelson Alverson; he was employed by Wallace Construction for 40 years and retired as a superintendent; he was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church; he enjoyed playing and singing bluegrass music and being on the farm working with his horses; he had a sense of humor which endeared him to many; and WHEREAS, Mr. Alverson was predeceased by his parents; son, James Elbert Alverson; and brother, David E. Alverson; survivors include his wife of 54 years, Brenda Ashley Alverson; grandchildren, Zachary (Jennifer) and Alec Alverson; great-grandchild, Waylon Alverson; and sister, Edithe Faye (Gene) Edwards; and WHEREAS, the passing of Elbert Glennis Alverson leaves a void in the lives of his loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where he was highly regarded; his presence will be greatly missed, but his memory will be cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved him; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, That the death of Mr. Elbert Glennis Alverson is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in highest tribute to his life, along with heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.