Alvin C Hernandez

March 28, 1926 - December 24, 2018

Alvin Carroll Hernandez Sr. was born on March 28, 1926 in Lakeland, FL. There he met and married Bernice Jackson on August 31, 1946. He was a loving and faithful husband for 72 years. With Honor, Alvin served as Gunners Mate 3/C in the United States Navy from 1944-1946 during World War II. During the war, he fought at the Battle of Okinawa helping shoot down three enemy planes. After the war, he moved to Miami, FL where he began constructing outdoor billboards and later became an Electrician. His favorite pastimes were salt & fresh water fishing and keeping his yards immaculate. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School and serving as Deacon in his local churches. Most recently he was an active member of Faith Baptist Church in Lake Placid, FL for over 11 years. He was a loving and generous man to his church and community. He loved being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; Children, Alvin Hernandez, Jr. (Linda) and Cheryl Hernandez Shires (Joseph); Grandchildren, Brent Michael Hernandez (Erica), Jaime Lyn Shires and Justin D. Shires; Great Grandchildren, Jeremiah Shires, Elliotte Hernandez and Everett Hernandez.; Sister, Frances Looper of Auburndale; Brother, James Hernandez (Pat) of Avon Park and other Nieces and Nephews. On Christmas Eve 2018, he went home to his Heavenly Father. He was loved by all and will be deeply missed. We will never forget what a wonderful husband, proud father and adoring Grandfather/Great Grandfather he was. A service to celebrate Alvin’s life will be held 11am Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Faith Baptist Church, 660 Holmes Ave., Lake Placid, FL. A gathering for family and friends will be held one hour prior to service time. Entombment will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, 854 Memorial Drive, Avon Park, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Baptist Church.