Albert Richard Churchill, Sr.
May 22, 1948 - January 13, 2026
Albert Richard Churchill, Sr., age 77, of Townsend, DE, left the Earthly world on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Born in Whitham, MA on May 22, 1948, he was a son of the late Albert Churchill and Martha Evans. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, William and Raymond; cousin, Mark Evans; and best friend, Stanley Kramarck. He leaves behind his son, Albert “Albie” Churchill, Jr.; daughters, Heather Hill and Nicole Churchill; bonus children, Matthew, Mark and Darcy Mitchell; 3 grandsons; 5 granddaughters; as well as countless nieces and nephews and friends.
Albert, or Big Al as he was known to many, served our country in the US Navy from 1968-1972 following his brothers and uncle. After being injured as the commander’s driver, a position he talked often about, he worked as an electrician by trade, which is what he trained for in the US Navy. Up until his last days he could tell you about different places he worked throughout Delaware. For over 30 years, he worked as an owner operator for moving companies until his retirement in 2016 from Allied Van Lines. He took pride in being a “Careful Mover” many times throughout his career. His work as a mover took him all over the US, one of his most frequented states was Texas. We would joke and say his truck could drive itself there. Big Al will be missed by many, but his love for his family and friends will forever be cherished.
The family welcomes Big Al’s family and friends to a Celebration for Al at the VFW post 3792, located at 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734 on January 24, 2026 at 12 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to AccentCare Hospice, 17855 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75287 or online by clicking here; or BAYADA Home Health Care Donations, P.O. Box 536039, Pittsburgh, PA 15253-5902 or online by clicking here.
Debra Ennis
Love you Al. We will miss you.
Deborah Wehde
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mat God watch big Al as he moves on to his new life with God.
Eadie Churchill
Al was not only a good brother-in-law but also a good friend in time of need. His kindness will be missed in this world but the thought of Martha having her hands full once again with her 3 boys in heaven makes me chuckle.
Linda Beirne
Nicole, Albie and Heather I’m so sorry for your loss, im gonna miss my dear cousin 🙏💙
Caymahni
Its been such an honor to have cared for Alberts kind soul, forever remembered, miss him dearly. Thank you Nicole, Albie & Heather.
Thomas pendergast
Al you were always my best friend and I love you dad i always had fun with you me stan it was always a good time you son mugsy
Natalie Kidd
My deepest condolences and heartfelt best wishes to the family and all who love and will miss Big Al.
Stan Brown
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of big Al . He was always good to me when we worked our butts off in the moving industry. Albie I hope you see this man. I am sorry for your loss and I hope you are doing well. God bless your family!
Stan Brown
Tim D
So sorry to hear about Big Al passing. He was a great freind with a big heart. RIP BIG AL.
Shannon
Sorry for your loss god bless you and your family