Alvin Lewis Dolphin

October 23, 1953 - July 5, 2020

When we take the wires of a cage apart, we don’t hurt the bird, we help it when we let it out of it’s prison. So, it is when death comes to one who has suffered. Alvin Lewis Dolphin was born October 23, 1953 in Elaine, Arkansas. He was delivered by God as a special bundle of Love, Laughter and Joy to the marital union of the late Essie Lee Dolphin and Willie Robinson. On July 5th, 2020 at 4:21 p.m. at Saint Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, AR; God reached out his loving hands and called Alvin to his Heavenly Home. Alvin was ready and in a very peaceful state, his words were” I’m ready to be with Mama, Papa, Nee Nee, Leroy and Bo”. Be happy for me, I will miss you all but my life here as we know it has come to an end. Tell everyone I Love them, and I hope I see them when it’s their time. “Enjoy life for I have abundantly”. Alvin accepted God at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church of Lakeview. He was also a member and attended Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Dayton Ohio. A deep baritone voice, he loved singing in the church choir, ushering and participating in church programs. A bright student, he skipped two grades. He attended CV White High School in Lakeview, AR; and moved to Dayton, OH; and graduated from Roosevelt High School in the class of 1970 at the age of 16 years old. Always a playful student yet he completed his class assignments, mostly early. Ready for a new adventure, he joined the Marines shortly after graduation. Most of his professional career included some time in the Marines, working for Bendix Corporation and Goodwill Industries in Dayton, OH. He was also accepted into General Motors Institute. He also worked for Pyramid and St. Jude in Memphis, TN. Alvin was also his own entrepreneur and had his own Environmental Company in Helena, AR.. A natural leader and lover of people. He loved to talk and never met a stranger. His personality commanded an audience of unity and caring. Alvin was an avid sports fan, loved to fish and swim and was very athletic. Alvin is now joined with special loved ones who preceded him in death: his loving and beloved Mother Essie Lee Dolphin and Father Willie Robinson. Grandparents, Mayor Silas R and Etta M Dolphin. Uncles, Herman Dolphin, Oliver Dolphin, Otis Dolphin Sr. Aunts: Myrtle Lee (Mothers’ Twin) and Carrie Francis Dolphin. Nephew: Kenneth Ryan Massey. First cousins, Leroy Dolphin (more like a brother), Randy Dolphin, Anita Johnson, Crystal Dolphin-Jessup, Otis Dolphin Jr. Jessie Simmons (Bo-more like a brother). Alvin had seven aunts and uncles on his father’s side who also preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his son: Cameron Dupree Dolphin (wife-Alexis). Grandsons: Cameron Dupree Dolphin Jr., and Cylen Prince Mykel Dolphin both of Dayton, OH; Stepchildren, Jazzmin Sykes, Nigeia Williams, and Quintarious Golden. Sister: Etta J Phillips MS RD LD Ret LTC of Dayton, OH; Brothers: Andrew Phillips Jr., of Dayton, OH; and Kenneth Dolphin of Lakeview, AR. Aunts: Ludie Johnson (Rogerline deceased) of Helena, AR; Maxine Bynum (Charles) of Helena, AR; Dolly Smith (Herman) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Bernice James (Milton deceased) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; One uncle: Curtis Robinson (Mattie deceased) of Seattle Washington; Niece, Andrea Felice Cook (Marcus) of Las Vegas, NV; First cousins: Cathy Price (Charles) of Helena, AR; Janice Brown (Rick) of Dayton, OH; Karen Johnson of Sherwood, AR; Charlotte Stewart (Michael), Sherwood, AR; Rogerline Johnson Jr., (Sheila) of Robinsonville, MS; and Stephen Johnson (Rena) Helena, AR. A Maternal relationship (after the passing of his natural Mother) with Pearl Howse (Denisho) of Sherwood, AR… Alvin will Lie In State from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. following his service. The Dolphin family will receive friends 1 hour before Alvin service Acknowledgement for program My dear friends and Lakeview Community I thank you for your loving kindness and optimum care, especially during my illness. I have to say a special thank you to Victor Wynne, Johnny Patterson (Hooker), my eldest brother Kenneth, for always assuring I never missed a doctor’s appointment , my son, Cameron for caring for me as well as my sister Etta Jean and Andrew Jr for traveling just to be with me and provide care. There is so much Love in Lakeview may it continue to grow. I’ll be looking from above Today is full of Memories…………. As we lay you to rest, we can only think about the sharing of so many wonderful times. We will miss your laughter, jokes, your input as well as your total physical presence ……. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, being with our Lord and Savior, we know you are in loving, caring and excellent hands. To God be the Glory for our physical time together. Lovingly Your Siblings Kenneth, Etta Jean and Andrew Jr Due to COVID-19 we are strongly asking that u follow the directions of our Directors. We are strongly advising everyone to stay 6 feet apart during Alvin's funeral services. Please be advised that this is a time of sorrow for many, but please go by the directions of our directors so that we can insure the safety of Alvin's family and those who attend. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused for our families; yet it is imperative that we obey the law and do our part and keep the spread of this virus down. Respectfully Stephens Funeral Home & Staff