Elmer Ray Alvey

Rev. Elmer Ray Alvey, 80, of Owensboro, died Monday, January 7, 2002 at his residence. The Daviess County native was retired from Baskin-Robbins and had pastored the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church for over 40 years. He enjoyed gardening.

Surving is his wife of 61 years, Anna Gaddis Alvey; a daughter, Kathy Wilson of Calhoun; four sons, Rev. Bill Alvey, Charles Alvey, and Doug Alvey all of Owenbsoro, and Rev. Tim Alvey of Dale, IN; a brother, Rev. Bobby Alvey of Madisonville; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 6 nieces and 6 nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Roach in 2000.

Funeral services are 1 P.M. Thursday, January 10, 2002 at the Glenn Funeral Home with burial in Rosehill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral from from 2-8 on Wednesday and after 9 A.M on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Association, 723 Harvard Dr., Owenbsoro, KY 42301.