Alton "Kiver" McKiver Alderman

After living a life fulfilled with family, friends and community service, Alton McKiver Alderman, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2023, in King, NC.  He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Smith Alderman, and their children, Lauren Alderman Coe, David McKiver Alderman, Bradley and Teresa Alderman, Melanie and James Bodenhamer.  They have five grandchildren, Jonathan Middleton, Allyson and Jon Lessard, Benjamin and Taylor Alderman, Nathan Alderman and Kaitlyn Royal, and Mattie Bodenhamer and Colby Duggins.  They have one new addition, their first great grandchild, Lilly Beth Lessard.  He is also survived by his sister, Linda Alderman, a special cousin, Judie Kiser El-Khalafawi, his brothers and sisters in law, Gray Smith, Gerald and Bonnie Smith, Barbara Smith, many loving nieces and nephews and his great friends from the King Sand and the McDonalds coffee bunch.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Jefferson Christian Church in Rural Hall at 2:00 pm.  Visitation will follow the service.

Kiver was born on April 25, 1930, to Alton Ellerson (Doog) and Sally Kiser Alderman.  One sister, Willa Gray Alderman also pre-deceased him. He was raised in Rural Hall, NC and attended Jefferson Christian Church since age 6.  He was proud to state he was the oldest, longest living member of Jefferson.  He gave selflessly to his church.

Kiver served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He volunteered for the King Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years and was Chief for 11 of those years.  He was passionate for the work performed and accomplished by the entire department during these years.  Kiver was also a member of the American Legion, 40/8 and VFW.

Kiver considered himself fortunate to have been employed by Jack Daub, Gentry Brothers, Spainhour Brothers, Stokes Motor Company, and King Fuel Oil before starting Alderman Heating & Cooling in 1986.  All the previous employers wanted to see Kiver succeed and do well for himself and his family.

Kiver loved Golf and loved being a member and playing his favorite course at Pilot Knob Park.  He also enjoyed a lifetime of Baseball -- playing, coaching and umpiring.  Kiver Alderman will long be remembered for his famous Chicken Stews!

The family would like to recognize Mountain Valley Hospice for its exceptional care.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kiver’s memory to: Mountain Valley Hospice 129 Veterans Drive Pilot Mountain, NC  27041.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Alton McKiver “Kiver” Alderman. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

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