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Vincent Frederick Elston Obituary

Funeral service for Vincent Frederick Elston, 52, will be on Saturday July 11, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Bishop Dexter Elston officiating. Interment will follow in Eden Hills Cemetery. Mr. Elston passed away on July 4, 2015. Mr. Elston's remains will arrive at the church one hour prior to his service. He graduated from Anniston High School Class of 1981. Mr. Elston served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He last worked at Captain D's. Survivors include his children, Christopher Staples (Temekia Gooden), Javarion Elston, Ricky Richmond, Antwan Baker, Durell Richmond, Aquerevior George (Jovanni Rodriques), Monica Richmond and Melisha (Earl) Sanders; siblings, Maria Elston, Odis (Sandy) Elston, Robbie Elston (Dela Sims) and Marvin Tucker; 24 grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Paula Elston; sister, Jackie Elston. Anniston Funeral Service Rev. Jeffrey C. Williams 256-236-0319

Published by The Anniston Star on Jul. 10, 2015.
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Always in our hearts. Gone from our presence but not forgotten.

Faye Richmond Parker

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July 4, 2023

Sadden to hear of your passing , I remember your kind, soft spoken , quiet disposition. I remember when I was in high school me &yoyr counsin Shell wrecked your car , and you never gave me a hard time about it, that dark blue car mms Buster remembers, God bless your family. Rwst In Peace
Sophia Ramsey &Family

Sophia Ramsey

July 15, 2015

Your golden smile will always remain in my heart because of the wonderful cousin you were. Comfort lies in the knowledge of knowing you are with your Saviour and King, JESUS CHRIST. Rest on Vince, your love and support of your family and all you knew, will be remembered by all. Love in Christ Jesus. Leigh Spinks Best

Leigh Best

July 11, 2015

I'm still in a state of shock that you are gone dear cousin. You were blessed with such a sweet spirit and will be missed terribly. I pray that God gives comfort to your children and siblings in the coming days.

Sheliah Carr

July 10, 2015

Sending our condolences to the entire Elston family. May God be with each of you. You are in our prayers.

Tramella Woods

July 10, 2015

Vince you were a blessing to our family. You will be greatly missed. May God comfort your family as only He can during these trying times. (Your sister-in-law.)

E Faye Parker

July 10, 2015

It was an honor being Vincent's nurse the few times a year I saw him. Always glad to see him and will miss him. Prayers for comfort for his loved ones.

Brenda Third

July 10, 2015

Love You Cousin

Pam Spinks

July 10, 2015

To the Elson Family, my heart aches for your loss and my prayers are with you. For Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven can not HEAL. God Bless your family.
Shelia(Nita Mama)Johnson

Shelia Johnson

July 10, 2015

Uncle Vince, we are going to miss you as well as your smile.

Andrea

July 10, 2015

Uncle Vince, you are truly going to be missed as well as your smile. Love you!!

Andrea

July 10, 2015

To Vincent's family, May the God of loyal love comfort your family during this time of grief.
NJ

July 10, 2015

Time will pass and the pain will lesson,but memories will be forever present of someone who was so special to so many people -keeping you all in our prayers. The Tyus Family

Sequoyah,Terry & Brenda Tyus

July 10, 2015

We love you and we will miss you so much!

Ricky, Monica, Antwan, Melisha and Du'rell

July 10, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tami Madden-Allen

July 10, 2015

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