Alvin Carroll Hernandez Sr. was born on March 28, 1926 in Lakeland, FL.  There he met and married Bernice Jackson on August 31, 1946. He was a loving and faithful husband for 72 years. With Honor, Alvin served as Gunners Mate 3/C in the United States Navy from 1944 -1946 during World War II.  During the war, he fought at the Battle of Okinawa helping shoot down three enemy planes. After the war, he moved to Miami, FL where he began constructing outdoor billboards and later became an electrician. His favorite pastimes were salt and freshwater fishing and keeping his yards immaculate.  He enjoyed teaching Sunday School and serving as Deacon in his local churches. Most recently he was an active member of Faith Baptist Church in Lake Placid, FL for over 11 years. He was a loving and generous man to his church and community. He loved being with his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernice; children, Alvin Hernandez Jr. (Linda), Cheryl Hernandez Shires (Joseph); grandchildren, Brent Michael Hernandez (Erica), Jaime Lyn Shires, Justin D. Shires; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Shires, Elliotte Hernandez, Everett Hernandez; sister, Frances Looper of Auburndale; brother, James Hernandez (Pat) of Avon Park and other nieces and nephews.  On Christmas Eve 2018, he went home to his Heavenly Father. He was loved by all and will be deeply missed. We will never forget what a wonderful husband, proud father and adoring grandfather and great-grandfather he was. A service to celebrate Alvin's life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Faith Baptist Church 660 Holmes Ave. Lake Placid with Pastor Bill Cole officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be one hour prior to service time. Military honors will be provided by the US Navy Honor Guard and VFW Post 4300 Honor Guard. Entombment will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens 854 Memorial Drive Avon Park, FL. The family suggests donations in Alvin's memory to the Faith Baptist Church Memorial Fund.  Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com .  Funeral arrangements entrusted with the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL 863-465-4134.