Alan David Wolfe

Alan, a resident of Creedmoor for nearly 30 years, passed away January 6th at the age of 80. The son of Robert Wolfe, PhD, a physicist and Ruth Wolfe, a nurse, he was born and raised in Rochester, NY. Alan, along with his then-wife, lived and worked throughout the Northeast and Northwest for many years before finally deciding to call North Carolina home in 1994. As a staunch progressive, he was extremely active in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and advocated heavily for the equality of minorities and marginalized people. Always willing to help those in need, he remained proud of the work he did with the Murdoch Center in Butner for more than 10 years, during the late 90s and early 2000s.

Alan cared deeply for his family and friends and is fondly remembered for having never missed a birthday or Christmas. Perpetually fascinated by science, he enjoyed an amateur’s interest in various fields including astronomy, geology, and meteorology. Openly gay for nearly three decades, he lovingly spent his later years with his life-partner until their passing in late 2020. Alan was most happy living a quiet existence and enjoying simple pleasures. He will be remembered for his warm voice and big smile, as he always liked to look on the bright side of life. He is survived by his sister, Judy, two daughters, Gretchen and Jessica, and a son, Daniel, as well as three grandsons.

There will be no formal services for Alan, as his children have decided to gather for a private remembrance event at a later date.