Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, July 3, 1995 TAG: 9507030095
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: LISA K. GARCIA
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
The hospital did not release the cause of death.
Alderman was born at Hillsville in Carroll County. Except for the eight years he spent as federal prosecutor in Roanoke, he lived there all his life.
U.S. Attorney Robert Crouchsaid Alderman significantly expanded his office's fight against drugs and crime.
``His many contributions to this office, and to law enforcement, will continue to benefit our lives and communities,'' Crouch said. ``He will be sorely missed.''
Alderman graduated from Hillsville High School and Emory & Henry College. After graduating sixth in his class at the University of Virginia Law School in 1958, Alderman joined his father's law practice. Later, he succeeded his father as commonwealth's attorney and served 18 years.
After eight years as prosecutor, Alderman decided in 1990 to return to private practice in Hillsville.
Alderman also served as rector of the Radford University Board of Visitors.
On the day in 1981 that Alderman was sworn in as a U.S. attorney, he said, ``This is one of the happiest moments of my life,'' but quickly added how he would miss his friends in Carroll County.
He will be buried in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery in Hillsville, directly across the street from his parents' house, according to the funeral home.
Alderman married his college sweetheart, Marion Allen, who survives him. Other survivors include son John Owen Alderman of Minnesota; daughter Nancy Greene Alderman McDaniel of Roanoke and his parents, John and Elizabeth Alderman of Hillsville.
Alderman's funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Vaughn-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. The family will receive friends at the Hillsville Presbyterian Church from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
by CNB