Joseph Phillip Alford ‘Big Joe’ passed away unexpectedly March 20,2025. Joe was born August 29, 1959 to Joseph and Margaret (Poague).

Joe is preceded in death by his parents. Joe attended and&nbsp; graduated from Central High School. Joe enjoyed cooking , cheering on Pittsburgh Steelers , Kansas City Jayhawks and would carry on a conversation about any sports team ! Big Joe always had a helping hand out for anyone! Joe helped with care of his father and mother at there home. 

Joe has many family and friends that will miss him dearly !! Joe worked at Saline County Expo Center before retiring. Joe is survived by a son Phillip Soto, Sisters Tammy Freilinger, Cindy (Jeff ) Swanson, Dennis (Anntonnette) Winters also his nieces and nephews and family.

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 </figure>Joseph Phillip Alford ‘Big Joe’ passed away unexpectedly March 20,2025. Joe was born August 29, 1959 to Joseph and Margaret (Poague).Joe is preceded in death by his parents. Joe attended and&nbsp; graduated from Central High School. Joe enjoyed cooking , cheering on Pittsburgh Steelers , Kansas City Jayhawks and would carry on a conversation about any sports team ! Big Joe always had a helping hand out for anyone! Joe helped with care of his father and mother at there home. Joe has many family and friends that will miss him dearly !! Joe worked at Saline County Expo Center before retiring. Joe is survived by a son Phillip Soto, Sisters Tammy Freilinger, Cindy (Jeff ) Swanson, Dennis (Anntonnette) Winters also his nieces and nephews and family.