Daniel Scott Alford

Daniel Scott Alford of Benson, NC, formerly of Greenville, NC, was killed in a single-vehicle automobile crash in the early hours of the morning on Friday, June 4, 2021. Daniel was born on Friday, November 7, 1997, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, now Vidant Medical Center, in Greenville. His early years education was augmented by several short-term residential education placements before attending J.H. Rose and Ayden-Grifton High Schools and ultimately earning his GED. Daniel only recently discovered that work is not such a bad thing when you enjoy what you are doing and who you are doing it with; his current work with Triangle Landscape Supplies in Apex taught him that lesson which he proudly shared, and for which we are grateful. Daniel was preceded in death by his: maternal grandfather, James L. Halls; paternal grandparents Arthur S. (Ott) Alford and Betty J. (Bet) Alford McMahan; and uncle, Wesley Garrett (Gary) Alford. Daniel is survived by his; mother, Tracie Halls Alford of Burgaw, NC; father and step-mother, Scott and Becky Alford of Chocowinity, NC; brothers, Matthew Alford of Nashville, NC, and Dillon Alford of Chocowinity, NC; and step-sisters, Tiffany Miller and husband Matthew of Durham, NC, and Kristen Sankowski, husband Steven and daughter Fiona of Greenville, NC; maternal grandparents, Ruth Dillon Halls of Wilmington, NC, and David and Renate Cooper of Leland, NC; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Daniel had an infectious smile and loved animals; he was particularly fond of Pit Bulls. To allow his memory to live on in a tangible way, the family requests that instead of flowers or remembrances, those wishing to remember Daniel would consider a monetary donation to the American Pit Bull Foundation to support humane education, outreach, advocacy, and shelter to service. Send donations marked in memory of Daniel to American Pit Bull Foundation (APBF), 10926 Quality Drive #38558, Charlotte, NC 28278; or apbf.dog/donate. A memorial service celebrating Daniel’s life will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 4pm, River Park North, 1000 Mumford Road in Greenville; dress will be casual. The family will be available to receive friends afterwards. Wake Funeral and Cremation Services in Cary, North Carolina is assisting the family.

Daniel Scott Alford

November 7, 1997 - June 4, 2021