'Alvin Lonzo Bertram was born at Burfield, Kentucky, January 29, 1906 and died December 25 at the age of 102. He was the son of James Ahile and Thursie Fairchild Bertram and one of three children, a sister Daisie and a brother Willie.

He was married to Rosa Hucaby for 55 year and to this union one child was born, Alvin, both preceded him in death. He was later married to Marie Flynn, who died in 1990 and then to Bertha Hurt, who died in 1997.

Lonzo is survived by a daughter-in-law, Gloe Lovelace Bertram; four grandchildren, Dr. Robert (and wife Lynn Floyd) of Salisbury, NC,

Charles Bertram (and wife, Sharon Moore) of Lexington, Carol Elizabeth Bertram of Lexington and Deborah Bertram Stevens (and husband, Kenny) of Lexington; and seven great grandchildren, Whitney, Michael, Sarah, Will and Mary Dudley Bertram, Jonathan and Christopher Stevens.

Also surviving are seven nieces and nephews, children of his beloved brother, Willie.

He was well known throughout the community as a Christian businessman and owner of the Bertram Jewelry Store for 33 years. He also served as Monticello-s official -Weather Observer- for approximately 30 years.

Lonzo became a Christian at the age of 9 and joined the Big Springs Baptist Church. He and Rosa later moved their membership the First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. For many years they served as leaders at Newtown Mission.

From his conversion until his death he served his church faithfully and walked humbly with his God. During his life he read the Bible through 45 to 50 times cherishing the Word in his heart.

Visitation:
Saturday from 9 to 12 at the Funeral Home and 1 to 2 at the Church

Funeral:
2PM Saturday at the First Baptist Church

Interment:
Elk Spring Cemetery',