Alpha Randolph Perdue Obituary (1930 - 2019)

Retired US Army MSGT Alpha Randolph Perdue, 88, of Fayetteville, N.C. passed away in his residence on Sunday, May 5, 2019. He had 20 years of military service with numerous medals and commendations throughout his service career. His medals include: National Defense Service medal, UN Service medal, Korean Service medal, CI Badge, Bronze Star medal, 4 Bronze Service Stars, good conduct medal, expert rifle, OCM with 2 loops and MM Rifle M-1. He will be remembered as a courageous soldier and a loving father, husband and patriarch. We will miss his spirit and humor. He was preceded in death by his parents; Grover Cleveland Perdue and Nannie Eames Perdue, and daughter; Linda Karen Seros. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sumiko Perdue; brother, William Marvin Perdue and wife, Betty of Virginia; sister-in-law, Orlean Perdue of Virginia; children, William Thomas and wife, Abby; Alan Randolph and wife, Phyllis; Grover Calvin and wife, Libby; and Brenda Kathleen and husband, Dennis; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who brought great joy to his life. A graveside service with military honors and interment will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Bragg, NC.