Sunday November 13th 2022
McAlpin Heflin – Garlin Michael McAlpin, 68, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Dryden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Garner and Bro. Dennis Ellis officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include: Daughter – Maranda Michelle McAlpin Daughter – Mahala Star McAlpin-Elliott(Ben) Grandchildren – Mavrick Lee McAlpin, Mackson Creek McAlpin & Huntlee Randolph Elliott Wife – Teresa Cook Step-Son – Canton Cook Brother – Mark(Rena) McAlpin Nephews – Michael Shane(Angie) McAlpin, Cody McAlpin, & Trevor(Sarah) Cook Great Nephew – Knox McAlpin Pallbearers will be: Michael Shane McAlpin, Cody McAlpin, Mavrick McAlpin, Ben Elliott, Bobby Hulsey, Jeffrey Hulsey, Dennis Ellis, Larry Cavender and Wesley Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be: Mackson McAlpin and Huntlee Elliott. Mike was a native of Cleburne County. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Deer hunting and fishing were his greatest pass time. He loved to sing and entertain people and was a great storyteller. Vacationing in the mountains and at the beach with his family each year and making memories with them was something he always looked forward to. Mike loved his family and was especially proud of his 3 grandsons. Mike owned his own cabinetry business, Trim Master until his death. Mike had a Master’s Degree and taught Carpentry and Cabinet making at Cleburne County Trade School from 1992 until his retirement. There are countless students from his classes who have gone on to own their own business due to his teachings. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Garlin and Betty McAlpin and nephew, Tyler Pollard. Read Less
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Garlin Michael McAlpin Sunday November 13th 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Heflin, state: Alabama