John Alvin Altice

John Alvin Altice, age 67 of Ferrum died Saturday, November 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank "Lovie" Altice and Elsie Cooper Altice; brother, Wayne Altice; sisters, Dorothy Ferguson, Mildred Noel, Shirley Turner; father like figures, Carter Agee and Abe Altice; and one of his best friends, Shannon Altice. Surviving are his wife, Gayna Sue Altice; children, Mindi Altice, John Bradford Altice (Jessica); grandchildren, Samantha "Baby", Abigail, Annika, Conner, Bradin; brothers, Bill Altice and Bob Altice; sister, Betty Agee; special family friend, Wendy Tyree; and his "shadow", Lulu. John retired from Yokohama Tires with many years of service. He was also a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He loved NASCAR and collecting antique cars, hunting, fishing and sitting on the "ridge". John loved his family especially his grandchildren. He loved going out and buying toys for his grandkids, and always like putting them in the toy box and wait for the kids to come visit and find them. He got the biggest kick out of this. John was a very straight forward man who always spoke his mind, but would always help anybody out in need. He loved his country home that he had dreamed of all his life. He was truly at peace there. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 1 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.