Alvin was born in Monrovia, Liberia on June 23, 1957 to Davidetta Dean Peabody-Padmore and Albert Daniel Peabody, Sr. He graduated from University of Michigan in Ann Abor, Mich. Alvin was preceded in death by his mother, Davidetta Dean Peabody-Padmore and his father, Albert Daniel Peabody, Sr. In recent years, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hugh Peabody, Stanton B. Peabody, Sr. Clinton Peabody, Austin Peabody and Bimbah Diggs, sisters Rose Peabody, Rachel Dunbar and Gloria Koon. Alvin is survived by his loving wife of nearly 20 years, Kate and their 3 children Sharlee Bendu, Leigh Alexandria and Khaifa Bonogua; along with his only grand-daughter, Victoria Emmalee Pendleton. He also leaves to mourn his loss, his siblings - sisters, Angela Peabody; Alice Peabody; Margaret Ann Peabody; Agnes Thomas (Dahuana); Merle Harmon (Emmett); Mai Peabody; Watchen Peabody; Lorraine Mason (Fulkra); and Gwendolyn Manjoe (Patrick). His brothers, Albert D. Peabody, Jr. (Lenora); Rickey Dennis (Tonya); James Peabody; Eric Peabody (Elaine); Ralph Peabody (Belor); Calvin Peabody; Lyndon Peabody; and Maxwell Peabody. Alvin is also survived by his cousins, with whom he spent the early parts of his life, Elizabeth Haynes, Dr. Rachel Paul and Dr. Christian Peabody, Abran Barnes. And he leaves behind dozens of nieces, and nephews and cousins. Alvin's large circle also included his loving sisters-in-law Frances Freeman, Caroline Kollie, Elizabeth Ramble, Louise Boley, Winifred Dennis and Janice Kollie; and his brothers-in-law Abraham B. Kollie, Fred Kollie, Irvin Kollie, as well as his nephews-in-law Akoi Kollie and Foley Kollie. In 1981, Alvin left his beloved native Liberia to study journalism in the United States. Over the years, his work took him to Miami, Fla., the District of Columbia, Gainesville, Ga. and Pensacola, Fla. He began his career as a reporter at the Miami Times and later joined the office of the Mayor of Miami, serving as Assistant to the Mayor. Alvin later moved to the District of Columbia, where he served as Editor for the African American newspaper, the Washington Informer. Ever the workaholic, even as that position demanded much of his time, Alvin still joined five other Liberians to establish the Liberia Times, a community-based newspaper that covered issues concerning Liberians across the U.S. and abroad. Juggling his time further, Alvin was as an Intern with Gannett News in McLean, Va. Shortly after his internship in 1998, he joined one of the companys newspapers, the Gainesville Times in Georgia. As the new business reporter, he breathed new life into its sagging business page, where he left a foot print, winning several Georgia Press Association and Gannett News awards for the newspaper. They included, First Place Georgia Associated Press Association Business, Class AA in 2000; First Place Better Newspaper Contest for business coverage in 2001; First Place Beat Reporting, Class AA; Small Business Journalist of the year for the Georgia District, U.S. Small Business Administration in 2002. He received the Silver Shovel Award presented by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Leadership Hall County award, both in 2002-2003. In 2004, Alvin also received the First Place Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest Business Coverage award. In addition, he won several Gannett News awards. He was recruited by the Pensacola News Journal in 2005 but sadly left the job in 2008, after being sidelined by his illness. Alvin loved everything about life, but most of all he cherished his children. His pride and joy was his only granddaughter, Victoria. As a boy growing up in Liberia, he loved soccer and although he didn't get to play much, one of his favorite past times was playing tennis. He enjoyed an occasional game of scrabble. As one who loved to test his wits, he enjoyed playing alongside contestants on Jeopardy from the comfort of his living room. But above all else, other than his family, Alvin loved everything about journalism. He loved to write. When he could no longer perform his craft in the true sense of the gum shoe reporter, Alvin, yearning to continue doing what he enjoyed most, together with his wife and friend, established the online newspaper, The Diaspora Voice. Through this venue, he wanted to tell the stories about Liberia and Africa as a whole. His wonderful, but wry sense of humor always caught people off guard. He took great delight in watching the puzzling looks on their faces before finally catching his joke, which always made him chuckle. A history buff, Alvin loved his native Liberia and relished telling stories about the country, how it was founded or its historic ties with the United States. One of his favorite stories that generally garnered interest, was his recitation about how his family came to acquire the Peabody name. Of late, on any given morning, while sipping his cup of black coffee, Alvin could be found reading stories on the Internet. And one of his favorite sites to view everyday, was TheObamadiary.com, which gives a daily reporting of everything relating to the president, including his daily schedule. Alvin, we love and miss you sorely. Visitation will be held at the Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel from 1 to 3pm, Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 2276 Airport Blvd, Pensacola. A remembrance service and celebration of Alvin's life and legacy, will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Cathedral of Sacred Heart, 1212 E. Moreno St., Pensacola. An Internment Service will follow later at 10am July 2, 2015 at the Gate of Heavens Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. Pallbearers: Eric Peabody, James Peabody, Michael Littell, Albert Sancho, Emmett Harmon, Abraham Kollie, Akoi Kollie, Foley Kollie, Javelle Kollie, Michael Hughes. Honorary Pallbearers: Varney Diggs, Gadia Peabody Eric Stanton Peabody, Stan B. Peabody Hugh Peabody, Daniel Harmon, Camara Dennis, Ciapha Dennis, Varnie Dennis, Pittman Kennedy, Jhamal Diggs, Stephen Haynes, Chaka Dennis, Donald Redd, Jr. Ronald Peabody, Rodney Peabody, James V. Peabody, Acha Peabody, Arnold Deshield, Kojo Otchere, Magnus Buddy Krakue, Auriston Peabody. Special Thanks to Bill and Anna Houghton, Gulf Breeze, FL, Jeff and Shannon Strom and Mark and Eunice Dahn, all of Pensacola, FL, Nancy E. Carter, District of Columbia, Serena Epps, Durham, NC and Oretha Gonyon, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alvin-Khaifa-Bendu-Leigh Peabody Scholarship Fund at the Pensacola Catholic High School, 3043 W. Scott St, Pensacola, FL 32505.