In his later years, Alvin still lived on his farm. He used his profits to help others and to fund his projects.
Alvin York's health deteriorated in his later years.
"Physical problems began to plague York as early as the late 1940s. Over a 15-year period, he had arthritis, lobar pneumonia, high blood pressure, and he suffered several strokes. He was forced to end his public service activities as he became an invalid." - Stan Griffin "In 1954, Alvin York suffered a devastating cerebral hemorrhage, and was an invalid for the last ten years of his life." -GWPDA.com |
On September 2, 1964, Alvin died. The funeral was held in York's Chapel where the sergeant had once taught Sunday School.