Alphonso Delando Grose

September 28, 1974 - October 15, 2016

Mansfield: Alphonso De’lando Grose, 42, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, at home unexpectedly. Alphonso was born September 28, 1974, in Cleveland, one of fourteen children from the late Allen “Al” B. Grose. He attended Mansfield Senior High School, where he enjoyed playing sports, especially football. He loved watching old show and reading the sport section of the News Journal. Enjoyed spending time with family. Alphonso was a very caring and loving person with his children. Family were the most important thing in his life. He was loved by many. Alphonso is survived by his mother, Betty Jean Pierce, nine sisters, Sandra, Patricia, Charlene, Robin, Wanda, Lyric, Betty, Lisa and Beatrice; eight brothers, Allen, Alvin, Albert, Alden, Alex, Alton, Alonzo and Ali; his beloved children, Ricky, Ta’Janal, Tor’Reian, Ty’Lheir and Te’Leinah; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 11 a.m., with one-hour prior calling at Small’s Funeral Services, 326 Park Ave. W., with Rev. Jeff Howard officiating. The committal will follow the services. The family has entrusted Small’s Funeral Services with the arrangements.