Rakwan R. Alford

Rakwan Alford or as we would say Duckman was only 20 years old, but the love he gave and the memories he created will live far longer than those years could ever measure.

Rakwan was a fun-loving soul — a big kid at heart who knew how to make people laugh and smile. Whether he was playing the game for hours, outside exploring nature, or joking around with the people he loved, he brought a lightness into every space he entered. He had a fearless spirit and an adventurous heart. He didn’t mind getting dirty, being outside, or living fully in the moment. That’s one of the many reasons the younger kids, especially the boys in the family, looked up to him so much. To them, Rakwan was cool, brave, funny, and free.

Rakwan shared a special bond with his twin sister, a connection that words can hardly explain. But he was also a loving brother to his 9 siblings, and his role in their lives was unforgettable. He was more than a brother — he was a protector, a friend, a role model, and someone whose love could be felt deeply by the people closest to him.

More than anything, Rakwan loved his family, and his family loved him deeply. His laughter, his adventurous spirit, his jokes, his smile, and even the little everyday moments shared with him are the things that will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Today, we choose to remember Rakwan for the joy he brought, the love he gave, and the memories he leaves behind. We remember the young man who made people laugh, who embraced life with curiosity and fearlessness, and who meant so much to so many people.

Though his time here was far too short, Rakwan’s impact was not small. He will always be loved, always be missed, and always be remembered.

Rakwan Alford leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and will carry his memory forever. He is survived by his loving parents, Rasool Alford and Shaunda Parker; his devoted grandmother Gloria Anderson; grandparents, Delores Parker and Fred Womack; his beloved siblings, Rasool Alford-Lucas, Malik Foster, twin sister Ryonna Alford which he shared a special and unbreakable bond, Samya Alford, Kevin Dandrige, Nakiyah Alford, Ny’eima Alford, Rakeem Alford, and Kyla Alford; dear cousins Aaliyah Alford and Cameron Wright. Rakwan held an important place in the hearts of all his siblings, family members, and friends.

Professional services entrusted to Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where viewing will take place Friday, May 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and where a funeral service will be held that same day at 1 p.m.

Funeral services can be viewed online by selecting the "View Funeral Webcast" link below on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

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