- Date Of Birth: May 22, 1952
- Date Of Death: October 4, 2018
- State: North Carolina
Donald Alston, Sr. was born to the late Mr. Colon and Eula Mae Alston. He departed his life on October 3, 2018.
Donald was born and raised in Chatham County. He was married to Barbara Alston who was the love of his life.
Donald was a true believer in God. He worked at Hadley Peoples in Siler City for many years and also had several other jobs.
He leaves to mourn his loss: his daughter, Shelina Stokes and son-in-law, Robert Stokes; his sons, Donald Alston, Jr. and Aljamek Taylor; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mamie Mason, Fatima Alston, Corine Taylor and Cindy Joe Alston; two brothers, Colon Jr. Alston and James Foxx; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, other loving relatives and friends.
Preceding Donald in death are: two brothers, Donald James Alston (Dank) and Kenneth (Bo) Alston; two sisters, Dorothy Alston and Florine Cheek (Shenok).
To My Family
I’m gone to you but I’m still around.
Just know I’m not suffering
and I’m where there’s no more pain and sorrow.
God called me home; have no worries…I’m just fine.
TO MY DAUGHTER AND HER CHILDREN:
I love you forever in my heart.
TO MY SONS AND THEIR CHILDREN:
I love you all.
I’m with the love of my life,
my wife, Barbara Ann Alston.
I’m complete now and I’m happy.
Have no worries I’m free!
TO MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS:
I love you all..
I’m a butterfly to you all
So when you see a butterfly,
know it’s me “Toy Boy.”
Shame I waited to see you before I left you.
Now everything gonna be alright…
Love you my shining stars!
TO SKEET:
You took care of me til the end;
you never left my side.
Don’t cry, stay joyful I’m in heaven.
Get some rest, sister,
I know you loved me.
You showed me when I was with you all
So now I’m okay.
Let me fly high.
Til we meet again in this beautiful place called heaven.
Love, Toy Boy
Acknowledgements
The Family of Donald Alston, Sr. wishes to thank our many friends for their kindness shown to us during the home-going of our loved one.
The Family
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