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Privett, Alva L.

August 31, 1944 –
 July 22, 2016

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Alva “Big Al” Privett of Irving, Texas passed away on July 22, 2016 at the age of 71. He is preceded in death by his son, Jackie Lee Privett Russell; parents, Minnie Harris and Timothy Oliver Privett; brother, Timothy Arthur Privett; and granddaughter, Amber. He is survived by sister, Christine Marrs, Kenneth; nephew Michael Marrs, Bonnie; niece, Laura Dieter, Ronnie; great nieces, Lily, Emma, and Molly Dieter, and Michaela Marrs. Alva was born in Dallas, Texas but grew up in Irving, Texas and attended Irving High School as a member of the Class of 1962. He was a member of the Army National Guard where he received an Honorable Discharge. A huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys and music fan, especially of The Beatles and Elvis Presley, a large part of his professional career was in the record industry, where he worked for several major labels including RCA Records, Mercury Records and MCA Records. He was last employed by Family Dollar as manager of one of their retail locations.   Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N. Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061 972-607-4400

    Virginia Hooten
    28 Jul 2016
    7:52pm

    I knew Alva at Irving High School.
    He was arrest guy with a great sense of humor.
    Prayers for peace to the family

    Keith R. Jenkins
    26 Apr 2022
    11:53am

    OMGGGGGGG!!!! This COMPLETELY breaks my heart. I’ve been looking for him for years. He was my boss at Goodwill when I lived in Atlanta and “THE BEST” manager I ever had. He gave me my “Urkel” nicname, and taught me how to be successful in management. Those lessons I still use until today and often refer to him when I’m speaking with my staff. Al I LOVE you dearly and thanks for coming into my life and laying a foundation that NO ONE CAN EVER CHANGE. I will NEVER forget you and will carry you with me ALWAYS.

    Vicki Heinek
    24 Jun 2023
    4:34pm

    OMG!!!! Is right ,I met him after he left Goodwill and he came over toMAXWAY in Smyrna Georgia, he hired me for a cashier position two days later I was assistant manager, then he decided to go with Family Dollar and we got that store in order and moved over to Bill’s Dollar Store ,many years of service experience with him,couldn’t ask for a better man ,It saddens me to discover this 7 years later.

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