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Walter Elston Obituary

Funeral service for Walter Elston, Sr. 87, will be on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Murray Temple CME Church with Rev. Billy G. Springer, officiating. Interment with military honors at Eden Hills Cemetery. Mr. Elston passed away on September 1, 2017 Mr. Elston's remains will arrive at the church one hour prior to his service. Mr. Elston served in the US Army. Survivors include his wife: Joyce Ingram; children: Gerald Phillips, Benard Elston, Jackquelyn Smith, Walter Elston,Jr., Samantha Elston, Patrick (Toni) Elston; Godsons: Calvin and Edward E. Ingram; siblings: Mary F. William, Daris (David) Boyd, Clarance (Lora Ann) Elston, 11 grands, 7 great grands, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Alberta Elston. Anniston Funeral Service Rev. Jeffrey C. Williams 256-236-0319

Published by The Anniston Star from Sep. 2 to Sep. 8, 2017.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

McArthur & Macey Winston

September 9, 2017

Please except my deepest sympathy. May God bless and give you all the desired strength you need. I love each of you!!

Annette Williams Fort

September 8, 2017

know that god's light will shine on and on and on through days that seem dark
my sincere sympathy

mary shears

September 7, 2017

Reading God's Word of hope for those who have passed on is faith building and encouraging. John 6:40

AC

September 6, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

James

September 6, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Elston Sr. Family and friends so, sorry for your loss.My you find a measure of comfort in God word at 2 corthinan 1:3,4 God is a comforter.

Dora

September 4, 2017

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