- Date Of Birth: May 29, 1929
- Date Of Death: November 6, 2007
- State: Florida
Alfred A. “Joe” Alsop (Ret. USAF T/Sgt) passed away on November 6, at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1929 in Ramey, PA to James H. Alsop and Virginia M. (Croyle) Alsop.
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Mr. Alsop was very active with the Pelican Pickers Dulcimer Club and sang with the West Gate Chapel Choir on Eglin Air Force Base. He enjoyed traveling for many years researching his family genealogy. While stationed in Colorado, he enjoyed Elk hunting and, in Alaska, Moose hunting. While in Alaska, he attended the University of Alaska to learn rock identification, and enjoyed many field trips and camping with the rock club. He is also well known for his soap stone carvings. Many of his friends have his works of art in their homes and offices.
Mr. Alsop spent many hours of volunteer time at Bob Hope Village and volunteered work with the Salvation Army.
Mr. Alsop is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, James H. Alsop; and his infant daughter; Paula Dawn Alsop. Alfred is survived by his wife, E. Louise Alsop; son, Mark Alsop; Sister, Margretta Van Scoyoc of Moran, PA, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and his special cousin, Beverly Tilson.
