Alton Self of Garland, Texas passed away on December 25, 2018 at the age of 95. He was born on January 10, 1923 to Felix Oliver and Vera Inez (Lewis) Self in Foote, Texas. Alton married Dorothy Marie Harris on July 9, 1942 in Dallas, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II being honorably discharged in 1945. Alton worked in Food Production for Kraft Foods, retiring after 36 years. He was a member of Abundant Praise Fellowship in Rowlett, Texas.
Alton is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Dorothy Self of Garland, Texas; sons, Randy Self and wife, Jill of Garland, Texas, Lynn Self of Waxahachie, Texas and Bradley Self also of Garland, Texas; daughters, Linda Taylor and husband, Terry and Barbara Beck and husband, Dwayne all of Garland, Texas; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Beatrice Brewer of Wylie, Texas; and numerous other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joan Ross; grandsons, Jeffery Ross and Kenny Self; brothers, Raymond Self, “Sam” Wilson Self, “Dick” Self, Billy Self, Jerome “Shorty” Self, Paul Self and Elijah Self; sisters, Ruth McGee, Irene Mack, Louise Barrow and Mary Chandler.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas. Interment will follow at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.