Joe Jaynes
I was very sorry to hear that Alton had passed but he is now in a better world. It was always a pleasure to talk with him about the LORD, east Texas and Alba in particular, our Army days, music and other topics. Alton was a great conversationalist even at an advanced age. I will always be glad that he introduced me to the music of Leon Payne whom Alvin knew in the early years in Alba. Leon went on to become a country music star and was best known for writing his best hit–"I Love You Because" and many others. I am thankful that I will see him and Merle again in that CITY described in the Book of Revelation.

