Albert Ray Albright, 85 of Sioux City, died on Tuesday, July 21 , 2020 at his home.

Memorial services will be held 10 am Thursday, August 6 , 2020 at Waterbury Funeral Service in Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 am. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Family is requesting that you wear a mask. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Albert was born on August 13 , 1934 in Carroll, Iowa, the son of Albert and Louise (Sanow) Albright. He graduated from Central High School. Albert joined the Navy in 1955. On December 31 , 1955 he was united in marriage to Kay O’Hern. To this union 4 children were born: David, Jill, Ricky and Judy.

After his Honorable Discharge from the Navy they made their home in California working as a machinist. During 1968 they moved to Sioux City, where he continued his work as a machinist at the Sioux City Foundry.

A man of many talents who loved to stay busy, he was a handyman and wood craftsman during his spare time. He was a member of the Rustin Avenue Methodist Church and the VFW Post 1973.

Albert is survived by his daughter, Judy Robak of Boone, Iowa, daughter-in-law, Myrna Creekmore-Albright of Redding, California, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, and his lady friend of the past few years, Patricia Nepple of Sioux City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Kay, sons, Ricky and David, daughter, Jill Burnight and son-in law, Brad Burnight.