Alford Eugene Aishman, Sr. was born on December 3, 1928 in Blair, Oklahoma to James Leonard Aishman and Bertha Mae (Bear) Aishman. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Alford "Buddy" Aishman, Jr.; daughters, Patsy Walters, Sharon Williams and her husband, Jerry Dale, Onnea Clark and her husband, Bill; grandchildren, Leonard H. Turner, Jr., Annette Stine, Eddy Lee Bly and Daniel Reed Herring; brothers, Troy Aishman and T.J. Aishman; sisters, Lorene Wallace, Aline Brooks, Pauline Pratt, Dorothy Davis, Leona Davis and Janey Gunn.

Alford was raised in Blair, OK and later moved to Dallas, TX, where he married the mother of his children, Billie Fern on November 2, 1946. He was a family man, first and foremost, ensuring that he raise his kids with love. Alford enjoyed farming, gardening and taking care of his beloved animals. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Alford is survived by his daughter, Pamela Herring; son-in-law, Fred Walters; grandchildren, Lesia Gagne and  husband, Charles of Scurry, TX, Tresa Turner of Flint, TX, Billy Herring and wife, Stacy of Eufaula, OK, Jackie Turner of Kemp, TX, Wanda Bly of Brian, TX, Brian Bly of Scurry, TX, Freddie Lee Walters of Dallas, TX, Mark Stine of Haileyville, OK, Marty Stine of North Carolina,  Roy Greenwood of OK, Little Buddy, Michael, Ayla and Shelby Aishman of TX; numerous great  grandchildren and great great grandchildren; along with a host of other friends, family and loved ones.