He was born on January 27, 1942 to David Richards and Valerie Jackson-Archer in Top Mountain District, Northeast St. Catherine.
After attending Rose Hall All Age School, Alvin went on to be a successful entrepreneur.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Doreen; children Patrick (Olivia), Dennis (Annette), Glen (Trudy), Alrene (Ronald), Michelle (Larry), and Marcia (Barry); grandchildren Tiffanie, Tayler, Theodore, Subena, Alexandra, Danielle, Abigail, Gabrielle, Alana, Marshall, Natalia, and Courtney; great-grandchildren Amelia, Jace, Liam, Kai, and Nile; siblings Olive, Shirley (Alfonso), Hermin, Audley, Ena (Nursey), Carlton, and Lloyd.
His memorial service will be held at Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd, Lutz, FL 33548 on July 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.