Michael J. Alder, 60, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in Tupelo, MS at Sanctuary Hospice House. Michael was an employee of Kroger for 20 years. An avid sports fan and sports memorabilia collector, Michael enjoyed watching the Cubs and the Miami Dolphins. Michael is survived by his wife, Cathy McGregory Alder; his brother, Mark Alder (Cecilia) and Jeff Alder (Sally); his stepchildren, Sean McGregory and Rachel Forster; his nephews, Bradley Alder and Matthew Alder; his niece, Rachel Alder; and his grandchildren, Camryn, Mikalah, Aubrey, Alexis, Marley, Keegan, and Asher. He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Alder, and his mother, Fannie Brown Alder. Services will be Monday, April 8, 2024, at 2PM at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Bro. Karl Mills officiating. Visitation will begin at 12PM and continue to service time. Burial will follow in Warren Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Shields, Mark Alder, Jeff Alder, Kirby Smith, Shane Watson, and Eric Thorn.