Ansel W. Albritton

Posted on January 13, 2021

Mr. Ansel W. Albritton, 72, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Tallahassee.

He was born on Nov. 28, 1948, in Madison to Wallace W. Albritton and Dorothy Hale Albritton.

Ansel was raised in Lee and graduated from Madison High School in 1967. After graduation, he joined the United States Army where he proudly served his country for two years during the Vietnam War.

He graduated from North Florida Junior College, receiving a degree in drafting, and was employed by Gulf Telephone Company in Perry.

He also graduated from Barber School receiving his license.

He loved his family and greatly enjoyed family life.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Wallace W. Albritton and Dorothy Albritton Kinard; his wife, Sharon Albritton; and one daughter, Valerie Albritton Bodiford.

He is survived by: one daughter, Julie Albritton of Perry; three brothers, Paul (Kathy) Albritton of Lee, Roger Kinard of Lee and Frankie (Vicki) Kinard of Dasher, Ga.; one sister, Cookie (Van) Kelley of Lee; and three grandchildren, Olivia, Justin and Steven Bodiford, all of Perry.

Graveside services will be held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lee. Visitation was Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Gideons International or Point of Grace Christian Academy in Perry.

T. J. Beggs Jr. & Sons Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family.

You may leave condolences at www.beggsfuneral.com.