Alfred Marshall Feathers, Jr. died peacefully in his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina from natural causes on Friday, November 9, 2012.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 23, 1939 to Alfred Feathers, Sr. and Mary Feathers, and known to his friends and family as “Fred” or “Al,” he was a U.S. Army veteran; a retired fireman with the City of Baltimore; and above all else, a loving husband, dutiful father and friend to all who knew him.
Alfred is survived by his wife, Merle; his two daughters, Diana Myers and Caroline Skelton; grandchildren, Danielle Myers and H. Page Skelton, Jr.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center: Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center Attn: Catherine McCabe
5300 Alpha Commons Drive Baltimore, MD 21224
Alexis Thompson
November 12, 2012 at 12:00 amPlease do let me know if there is anything I can do. I will call your mom in a few weeks.
Jim Hooper
November 21, 2012 at 12:00 amI worked with Al in the BCFD. He was a great fire fighter and an even greater human being. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. I will pray for him.
Charles S Frederick
November 21, 2012 at 12:00 amAl and I went to Southern class of 1957 Iam wishing you strength and peace in the days ahead. Please accept and deepest Sympathy.