Alfred Lumpkin Sr., departed this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, after a long battle with illness. Alfred was born February 10, 1942, in Montclair, New Jersey to the Late Ella Mae Lumpkin and Alfred Walton. Alfred graduated from Kearny High Schoolin 1960.After graduation he began a career as a long road truck driver until his retirement in 1996. Alfred was a man of strength and service. He served his community by sharing his passion for sports, especially football, withthe youth ofthe community.As athirty yeartwo-time champion, town league football coach he instilled the principles of hard work, dedication, and cooperation into all who had the opportunity to play under his leadership. Alfred was also a loyal fan and avid watcher of the NY Giants. Alfred also had a large family, all of whom will continue to keep him alive in their treasured memories. Alfred is survived by his siblings,WillaM.LumpkinJackson,CynthiaHayesSanders(Robert), Lori Carter Davis, Joyce Carter, Ronald Lumpkin, James Hayes, Tyrone Hayes (Rozelyn), William Hayes (Rosalind), and Frank Carter, his children, Keith Sr. (Lorna), Kenneth Sr. (Catherine), Gary, Earl, Cheryl, Alfred Jr., and Isaiah, nine grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Alfred was also preceded in death by his daughter, Karla.