Albert was the second of 7 children, born on March 21, 1962 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He moved to Missouri in 1991 and never left.
He was like all of us, doing incredible acts of kindness, and other things we wished we hadn't done. Al grew up quick, went to work at 14 years old and seldom, if ever was without work until his fight with cancer 2 years ago.
He was a father to his daughter Traci and was the best father he knew how to be. He loved his grandchildren with a fierce devotion. He always thought first about his daughter and grandchildren and would help whenever he was able. Al was someone you could count on, as his family and friends can attest to.
Albert touched so many lives thru out the years. He worked hard, played hard, loved absolutely, and was a kind and compassionate human being.
Though he didn't finish school, he was an avid reader. Talking with him you would never know he his formal education was cut short. He was from a different time with values considered old fashioned today. He had his own set of values, sticking by them with grim determination, never wavering.
He loved to fish and hunt. We laughed, and talked and fished, BBQ, drank some beer and told each other outrageous lies usually about the fish we caught.
His fight is over now and he died peacefully and without pain in his sleep. If anyone deserved this kindness, it was certainly Al. He is finally home with his wife and pain free.
We are blessed for having known him and devastated with his departure. We will never forget his all to brief time with us.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
