Robert McKinley Alston, son of the late Mr. Robert H. Alston, Sr. and Mrs. Eula B. Alston, began his life on September 17, 1936 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
His formal education was received in the public school system at John Armstrong High School, Halifax County, North Carolina. At an early age, he accepted Christ, was baptized, and joined Zion Hill Church in Littlejohn, North Carolina. Later he became a member of the Antioch Christian Church, Varnville, South Carolina.
He was predeceased by his brother, Willis L. Alston.
He had a great passion for driving trucks. He was the greatest grandfather and uncle to his grandchildren, nieces, and nephew. He didn't just love one, he loved them all.
His memories will forever be cherished by his wife: Mrs. Christine L. Alston of the home; (2) Daughters: Ms. Joyce Ann Alston, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Ms. Lorie A. Lingard, Brooklyn, New York; (1) Son, Mr. Vaughn (Ms. Toni) Alston, Brooklyn, New York; (2) Sisters: Ms. Elnora Motley, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Mrs. Louise (Mr. Bernie) Lewis, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina; (1) Brother, Mr. Sam Alston, Louisburg, North Carolina; His mother-in-law, Ms. Carrie Priester, Varnville, South Carolina; (3) Sisters-in-law: Ms. Mary Williams, Varnville, South Carolina, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Eartha Lee Priester, Burton, South Carolina; (3) Brothers-in-law: Mr. Willie Priester, Varnville, South Carolina, Mr. Lawrence Priester, Burton, South Carolina, and Mr. Harvey Green, Cleveland, Ohio; (8) Grandchildren: Lamont (Stephanie) Alston, Damien Lingard, Tierra (Earnest) Harris, Danielle (Derrick) Salley, TaKeya Alston, James (Shahida) Lingard, Khristian Alston and Kimora Alston; (6) Great-Grandchildren: Xanier Alston, DeNylia Salley, Jaeda Lingard, Shahid Gaines, Ciariel Harris, and Miracle Harris; Special nephews: Jeffery (Johnelle) Mills, Ervin (Jennifer) Mills, Matthew (Wanda) Mills, Howard Wright, Jr., Lee Arthur Williams, Terrance Williams, and Corey Williams; A very special sister and brother, Mr. William and Mrs. Lorelle Barnes, Forest City, North Carolina; (1) Aunt, Ms. Rita Mannings, Columbus, Georgia; His close neighbors and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee O'Banner, Varnville, South Carolina; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other sympathizing friends.
His formal education was received in the public school system at John Armstrong High School, Halifax County, North Carolina. At an early age, he accepted Christ, was baptized, and joined Zion Hill Church in Littlejohn, North Carolina. Later he became a member of the Antioch Christian Church, Varnville, South Carolina.
He was predeceased by his brother, Willis L. Alston.
He had a great passion for driving trucks. He was the greatest grandfather and uncle to his grandchildren, nieces, and nephew. He didn't just love one, he loved them all.
His memories will forever be cherished by his wife: Mrs. Christine L. Alston of the home; (2) Daughters: Ms. Joyce Ann Alston, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Ms. Lorie A. Lingard, Brooklyn, New York; (1) Son, Mr. Vaughn (Ms. Toni) Alston, Brooklyn, New York; (2) Sisters: Ms. Elnora Motley, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Mrs. Louise (Mr. Bernie) Lewis, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina; (1) Brother, Mr. Sam Alston, Louisburg, North Carolina; His mother-in-law, Ms. Carrie Priester, Varnville, South Carolina; (3) Sisters-in-law: Ms. Mary Williams, Varnville, South Carolina, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Eartha Lee Priester, Burton, South Carolina; (3) Brothers-in-law: Mr. Willie Priester, Varnville, South Carolina, Mr. Lawrence Priester, Burton, South Carolina, and Mr. Harvey Green, Cleveland, Ohio; (8) Grandchildren: Lamont (Stephanie) Alston, Damien Lingard, Tierra (Earnest) Harris, Danielle (Derrick) Salley, TaKeya Alston, James (Shahida) Lingard, Khristian Alston and Kimora Alston; (6) Great-Grandchildren: Xanier Alston, DeNylia Salley, Jaeda Lingard, Shahid Gaines, Ciariel Harris, and Miracle Harris; Special nephews: Jeffery (Johnelle) Mills, Ervin (Jennifer) Mills, Matthew (Wanda) Mills, Howard Wright, Jr., Lee Arthur Williams, Terrance Williams, and Corey Williams; A very special sister and brother, Mr. William and Mrs. Lorelle Barnes, Forest City, North Carolina; (1) Aunt, Ms. Rita Mannings, Columbus, Georgia; His close neighbors and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee O'Banner, Varnville, South Carolina; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other sympathizing friends.
Robert McKinley Alston, son of the late Mr. Robert H. Alston, Sr. and Mrs. Eula B. Alston, began his life on September 17, 1936 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
His formal education was received in the public school system at John Armstrong High School, Halifax County, North Carolina. At an early age, he accepted Christ, was baptized, and joined Zion Hill Church in Littlejohn, North Carolina. Later he became a member of the Antioch Christian Church, Varnville, South Carolina.
He was predeceased by his brother, Willis L. Alston.
He had a great passion for driving trucks. He was the greatest grandfather and uncle to his grandchildren, nieces, and nephew. He didn't just love one, he loved them all.
His memories will forever be cherished by his wife: Mrs. Christine L. Alston of the home; (2) Daughters: Ms. Joyce Ann Alston, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Ms. Lorie A. Lingard, Brooklyn, New York; (1) Son, Mr. Vaughn (Ms. Toni) Alston, Brooklyn, New York; (2) Sisters: Ms. Elnora Motley, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Mrs. Louise (Mr. Bernie) Lewis, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina; (1) Brother, Mr. Sam Alston, Louisburg, North Carolina; His mother-in-law, Ms. Carrie Priester, Varnville, South Carolina; (3) Sisters-in-law: Ms. Mary Williams, Varnville, South Carolina, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Eartha Lee Priester, Burton, South Carolina; (3) Brothers-in-law: Mr. Willie Priester, Varnville, South Carolina, Mr. Lawrence Priester, Burton, South Carolina, and Mr. Harvey Green, Cleveland, Ohio; (8) Grandchildren: Lamont (Stephanie) Alston, Damien Lingard, Tierra (Earnest) Harris, Danielle (Derrick) Salley, TaKeya Alston, James (Shahida) Lingard, Khristian Alston and Kimora Alston; (6) Great-Grandchildren: Xanier Alston, DeNylia Salley, Jaeda Lingard, Shahid Gaines, Ciariel Harris, and Miracle Harris; Special nephews: Jeffery (Johnelle) Mills, Ervin (Jennifer) Mills, Matthew (Wanda) Mills, Howard Wright, Jr., Lee Arthur Williams, Terrance Williams, and Corey Williams; A very special sister and brother, Mr. William and Mrs. Lorelle Barnes, Forest City, North Carolina; (1) Aunt, Ms. Rita Mannings, Columbus, Georgia; His close neighbors and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee O'Banner, Varnville, South Carolina; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other sympathizing friends.
His formal education was received in the public school system at John Armstrong High School, Halifax County, North Carolina. At an early age, he accepted Christ, was baptized, and joined Zion Hill Church in Littlejohn, North Carolina. Later he became a member of the Antioch Christian Church, Varnville, South Carolina.
He was predeceased by his brother, Willis L. Alston.
He had a great passion for driving trucks. He was the greatest grandfather and uncle to his grandchildren, nieces, and nephew. He didn't just love one, he loved them all.
His memories will forever be cherished by his wife: Mrs. Christine L. Alston of the home; (2) Daughters: Ms. Joyce Ann Alston, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Ms. Lorie A. Lingard, Brooklyn, New York; (1) Son, Mr. Vaughn (Ms. Toni) Alston, Brooklyn, New York; (2) Sisters: Ms. Elnora Motley, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Mrs. Louise (Mr. Bernie) Lewis, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina; (1) Brother, Mr. Sam Alston, Louisburg, North Carolina; His mother-in-law, Ms. Carrie Priester, Varnville, South Carolina; (3) Sisters-in-law: Ms. Mary Williams, Varnville, South Carolina, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Eartha Lee Priester, Burton, South Carolina; (3) Brothers-in-law: Mr. Willie Priester, Varnville, South Carolina, Mr. Lawrence Priester, Burton, South Carolina, and Mr. Harvey Green, Cleveland, Ohio; (8) Grandchildren: Lamont (Stephanie) Alston, Damien Lingard, Tierra (Earnest) Harris, Danielle (Derrick) Salley, TaKeya Alston, James (Shahida) Lingard, Khristian Alston and Kimora Alston; (6) Great-Grandchildren: Xanier Alston, DeNylia Salley, Jaeda Lingard, Shahid Gaines, Ciariel Harris, and Miracle Harris; Special nephews: Jeffery (Johnelle) Mills, Ervin (Jennifer) Mills, Matthew (Wanda) Mills, Howard Wright, Jr., Lee Arthur Williams, Terrance Williams, and Corey Williams; A very special sister and brother, Mr. William and Mrs. Lorelle Barnes, Forest City, North Carolina; (1) Aunt, Ms. Rita Mannings, Columbus, Georgia; His close neighbors and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee O'Banner, Varnville, South Carolina; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other sympathizing friends.
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