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Portrait of Patrick David Alphin
In loving memory

Patrick David Alphin

June 24, 1968 – December 20, 2020
Lived 52 years
Memory Gardens · Corpus Christi, Texas
“What the shit are you doing here?”
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Patrick David Alphin, 52, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 20, 2020 after a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.

Patrick was born on June 24, 1968 to Patrick and Peggy Alphin at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Patrick was a hard worker. He had many jobs but spent most of his years at Dupont/Chemours Ingleside, where he made many friends and lasting impressions on people.

In 1987, Patrick met the love of his life Cissy. They met at Tuloso Midway High School and instantly became sweethearts. They were married two years later November 25, 1989. Patrick and Cissy built a beautiful life together with their four children and four grandchildren.

Patrick was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. Patrick was particularly passionate about his childrens athletics. When he was not working, he spent his days coaching a variety of sports teams. Many stories have been told of the impact he made on countless athletes he worked with over the years.

Anyone who knew Patrick knew that he was the most loving father, grandfather, and spouse a family could ask for. Patrick is survived by his wife Cissy Alphin, three daughters Kristin Alphin, Courtney (Ignacio) Araiza and Kasey (Jaime) Alejandro, one son Patrick Kale Alphin, grandson Evan Araiza, granddaughters Evelyn Alejandro, Mia Alejandro, and Erin Araiza, Godson Michael Noah Melchor, his grandmother Madie Adkison, his parents Patrick and Peggy Alphin, his sister Teresa (Hector) Montez, brother Brian (Lisa) Alphin, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Home, 5921 Yorktown Blvd. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2021 at Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Home, followed by the procession to his final resting place at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Rd.

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1968
Born June 24
1974
Patrick was 6 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1977
Patrick was 9 when Star Wars opened in theaters
1981
Patrick was 13 when MTV began broadcasting
1982
Patrick was 14 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1991
Patrick was 23 when Ann Richards became governor of Texas
1995
Patrick was 27 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2020
Passed away December 20, age 52
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