IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE SAY FAREWELL TO OUR DEAR FRIEND AND FELLOW ASTRONOMER, TERRY ALFORD. WE HAD MANY FUN ADVENTURES WITH TERRY. HE WILL ALWAYS BE PRESENT IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY. TERRY M. ALFORD B. 5/7/1947 - D. 6/8/2017
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Jim Williams
10/30/2017 11:12:57 pm
I learned of Terry's passing at this year's Starfest on Friday evening, October 27th. He was an icon of this yearly event and it won't be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as they go forward from here.
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Terry Alford has been an avid amateur astronomer since 1979. He is currently a member of two astro clubs: Bays Mountain Astronomy Club (founding member) and Bristol Astronomy Club. Since 2001 Terry has taught Astronomy Labs at East TN State University. His first ATM project was in 1979 and was an equatorial pipe mount for an 8-in reflector. His woodworking shop also turns out toys for grandkids. Archives
June 2017
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