Eddie Ray Albright Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2023, his wife, Kaye Albright, by his side. Residing in Hampton Cove, AL, he was a lifelong resident of the Huntsville/Madison County area, where he graduated from Gurley High School. After his enlistment and service in the Navy, he worked for South Central Bell, NASA, and was a realtor and home builder. Eddie was a member of Maysville Church of Christ, Memorial Parkway Church of Christ, Chase Park Church of Christ, and Mayfair Church of Christ during his lifetime. He served as a deacon in the church, was a member of Huntsville Madison County Builders Association and served on the board of directors for AGAPE of North Alabama. Eddie loved his family, farm, and friends. One of his dear friends once said, “I believe that Eddie would do anything he could to help someone”, a sentiment that remained true throughout his life. The joy he found in helping others was evident in the many people who knew and loved him.
Eddie is survived by his wife, Kaye; son, Eddie Ray Albright Jr. “Butch” (Karen) and daughter, Selina Albright Thome (Michael). He was blessed to also have two stepchildren, stepson Adam Henry (Karla) and stepdaughter Meg Hoburg (Glenn). One of Eddie’s greatest treasures were his grandchildren, Maggie Newman (Butch), Caleb Thome (Selina), Madison Thome (Selina), Hannah Thome (Selina), Raeanna Bastin (Cynthia), Mia Bastin (Cynthia), and Emma Bastin (Cynthia) and step grandchildren, Josh Henry (Adam), Maddie Hoburg (Meg), Blake Henry (Adam), Isabelle Hoburg (Meg), and Ty Henry (Adam). He also had one step great-granddaughter, Ada Jane (Josh).
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, five brothers and his daughter, Cynthia Bastin. Cynthia’s husband Mark Bastin (Tabatha) has remained close to the family since Cynthia’s passing.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. CST with the service following at 2:00 p.m., October 15th, 2023, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. A simple graveside service and burial will be October 16th at 11:00 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, AL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mayfair Church of Christ Missions or your favorite charity.
