Karl Alderman, Sr.

Mr. Karl Alderman, Sr. was born June 11, 1956, in Lowndes County, Georgia, to the late Kado Alderman, Jr. and Pauline Alderman. Karl received his education in the Lowndes County School System and was a proud member of the Lowndes County Vikings graduating Class of 1976.

Karl was an dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a loving and strong willed man. He stood by the decisions he made—always firm but fair. He was a hard working disciplined man whose employment career included 35years of faithful service at Fields Custom Cabinets, where he later retired. Karl was a man of many talents. In addition to spending time with his family, he filled his days of retirement with fishing and of course supporting his favorite football teams: The Lowndes High Vikings and the Georgia Bulldogs.

He lived a life that demonstrated the teachings of Christ. He was a man of love, integrity, courage and conviction. He was a faithful member of Newsome Street Church of Christ where his huge smile will be greatly missed.

On Wednesday, June 3, Karl Alderman, Sr. transitioned from labor to reward.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents: Kado Alderman, Sr. and Beatrice Alderman and his godson: Anthony “Bud” Miller.

Karl leaves to celebrate his life and cherish precious loving memories, his wife of 41years, Hilda Alderman of Hahira, GA; his four children: Darrell Alderman (Porsche) of Wesley Chapel, FL, Karl Alderman, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Kelvin Alderman of Valdosta, GA and Monique Daniels of Valdosta, GA; six sisters: Sharon Miller (James) of Raleigh, NC, Janet Alderman of Valdosta, GA, Linda Rivers (Freeman) of Hahira, GA, Marilyn Walker (Lee) of Suffolk, VA, Polly Brown of Pensacola, FL and Melissa Alderman of New Brunswick, NJ; three brothers: Lonnie Alderman of New Brunswick, NJ, Ricky Alderman (Adriene) of Naylor, GA and Derrick Napier of Springfield, IL; his grandchildren which he considered his second set of children: Malik, Dominique, Kayden, Koren, Kaden, Karleigh, Ayrisha, Audriana, Christopher and Alexandria; special cousins and best friends: Henry Sermons, Mike McCormick, Ronald Sermons, Wallace Sermons, Danny Sermons, and Arney Copeland; one sister-in-law; three brothers-in-law; and a loving host of nieces, nephew, cousins, extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Karl Alderman, Sr., will be Saturday, June 13, 2020, 11:00 A.M., from the sanctuary of Newsome Street Church of Christ, Hahira, Georgia.  This will be a private service.

Interment will follow in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Hahira, GA.

Brother Walter Scott, Jr. will be presiding and Brother Gene Godfrey will be officiating.

Public Viewing will be Friday, June 12, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

All those who wish to pay their respects in person must wear a mask during visitation and at the gravesite.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.godfreyfuneralhome.net.

Due to COVID-19, Godfrey Funeral Home will be enforcing social distancing and following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.