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Charles Ray Elston Sr. Obituary

Funeral service for Charles Ray Elston Sr., 66, will be on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Betta View Hills Church of Christ in Oxford with the Minister John Ross officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Elston passed away on May 20, 2017. Mr. Elston will not have visitation. Mr. Elston was a truck driver for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Elston; children, Shaundriques Elston, Rodriques Elston and Adrian West; siblings, Willie J. (Dorothy) Elston, Margaret Shears, Lucretia Woods, Julia Elston and Lavern Elston; grandchildren, Angelica Elston, Jaquona Jones, JaKira West and Jamaree West; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Molly Elston and son, Charles Ray Elston Jr. Anniston Funeral Service Rev. Jeffrey C. Williams 256-236-0319

Published by The Anniston Star on May 26, 2017.
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You all are in our prayers. I remember Bro. Elston and his family from Church(Moore Avenue CofC). Sending you love from the McBride and Price families.
Erica, Angela, Kevin, Pat McBride

Erica Price

May 29, 2017

Carolyn,you and your family are in
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Virginia Ogletree

May 27, 2017

Even a long and fruitful life pales in comparison with life eternal. God promises to re-unite those who are parted by death. At John 5:25-29, He gives Jesus the joyful task of calling forth all those asleep in death.

May 27, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Oliver, Frances and Felicia PROTHRO

May 26, 2017

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were blessed, to have known Mr. Elston. ~~The Southeast Logistics Family.

Southeast Logistics

May 26, 2017

I would like to give my condolence to the family of Mr Elston, no doubt his presence will be greatly missed so may you find comfort in the wonderful hope from Almighty God at Hosea 13:13,14

DR

May 26, 2017

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