Alvin Warren Mauldin, 77, of Albemarle passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012. The family will receive friends at Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle on Thursday, October 11, 2012, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm The funeral service, officiated by Dr. Wayne Bennett and Rev. Rod Denny, will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home’s Lefler Memorial Chapel, Albemarle on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. At other times, the family will meet at his home Mr. Mauldin was born on November 24, 1934, in Stanly County, to the late Grover Pearl Mauldin and the late Ethel Mae Burleson Mauldin. Also preceded in death by one brother William Mauldin, and two sisters Shelby Jean Mauldin and an infant. Mr. Mauldin is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Patricia Murray Mauldin; two daughters, Deedie Sarif and husband Nick of Albemarle, Robin Reardon and husband John of Albemarle; two grandchildren, Grayson and Chase Sarif; brother Wayne Mauldin of New London; two sisters Loris Almond and husband Jerry of Badin, and Marie Thompson and husband Bobby of VA. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave. Charlotte, NC 28207 or Pleasant Grove 17236 Frog Pond Rd. Oakboro, NC 28129. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Mauldin family.