Mr. Albert G. Binford

May 25, 1924 - August 22, 2020

Albert G. Binford, age 96, passed away at the Eden Center in Kalkaska, MI on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Al was born on May 25, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan to the late, Albert and Emma (Dactroth) Binford. He married Evelyn M. Scheider on June 30, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they were married for 69 years. She preceded Albert in passing on March 29, 2020. Al was a World War II veteran, being honorably discharged from the United States Army on August 21, 1943. Al has been a long-time glass cutter working at Pittsburg Plate Glass and Verona Glass in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enjoyed fishing, boy scout leadership, camping club, nature, and card games. He loved to laugh and joke around. He especially loved his family. Al was known by many people for making knit hats, which he donated to the newborn babies at hospitals and school children. He is survived by his two sons, Richard (Rita) Binford, and Rodney Binford; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Al’s family would like to extended a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Eden Center, Kalkaska and Hospice of Michigan for their loving care. Private family services will be held on a later date. Arrangements provided by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home. Our Family Serving Yours.