05/19/2026
Bo Alpha, 77 of Timpson, passed away on May 17, 2026, at his residence in Timpson. He was born September 9, 1948, in Houston to the late Erma Lucille (McCracken) Alpha and Adam F. Alpha.
Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, with Bro. Orval Miller officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Taylor Funeral Home. Burial will be at 11:00am on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Rosewood Cemetery in Humble.
Bo graduated from Lee College as a machinist and used his skills in all aspects of life. He worked many years at Brown and Root alongside his brother, Frank. Later in life, he was a truck driver until his retirement in 1998.
Bo knew the love of his life, Charline, since they were kids and were happily married for over 45 years until her death in 2014. He deeply loved his wife, children, and his grandchildren were his world.
He is survived by:
Son, Bryan Alpha and wife, Dana
Daughter, Denise Burleson
Grandchildren:
Bryce and Billy Williams
Airiel and Heather Burleson
Beloved pets, Ginger and Sue.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Erma Lucille (McCracken) Alpha and Adam F. Alpha; brothers, Frank Alpha, Melvin (Jimmy) Alpha, and Henry Alpha; and sisters, Jeanette Longtine and Edna Alpha.
Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Longtine, James Longtine, Bruce Longtine, Duke Todd, Michael Sizemore, and Jared Cates.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
