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Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of Mr. "J.O" Alston. May fond memories help during this time.
Marian H. Travis
Marian Travis
July 11, 2010 | Newport News, VA


Newport News, Virginia
NEWPORT NEWS - James O. Alston, 96, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Hidenwood Retirement Community, after a short illness.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister; and his first wife, Clara Little Alston.Mr. Alston was born in Forrest City, Ark.; graduated from St. Paul's College,...
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Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of Mr. "J.O" Alston. May fond memories help during this time.
Marian H. Travis
Marian Travis
July 11, 2010 | Newport News, VA

Vernell, Glenda and Billy, as well as the entire Alston family know that we all loved J.O and will certainly be enrichecd by the part that he played in all of the lives of the people of St. Augustine's. May the many memories be a comfort to you at this time.
Marjorie Emerson Lawrence & Family
July 09, 2010 | Newport News, VA

Vernelle, Glenda and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all. We are sorry that we are unable to be there with you. We will miss talking with cousin Alston monthly, he was a wonderful person. Our love will be with you always.
Dorothy Owens. Frances Gibson, and family
Dorothy Owens
July 09, 2010 | Kennesaw, GA
To Mrs Alston and family, I offer my condolences and prayers. I cannot remember Mr Alston not being a part of my life. His smile and subtle laugh was always a sign that I was home and safe. From my earliest memories of The Virginia State School, there was Mr Alston, “J.O.” to my folks and friends. He, along with many of the VSS family, was an intricate part of my village growing up. You could learn things from Mr Alston just watching him. I took those lessons with me around the world. I...
Col Sidney Ricks, USAR (Ret)
July 09, 2010 | Fairfax Station, VA
To the family of my dear cousin, Brother Alston,
I pray daily for the repose of "Brother's" soul. Rest in the knowledge that God will give you peace and comfort as you mourn.
Delora Atkins
July 08, 2010 | Rochester, NY
Glenda and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you upon today. God promises that He will always be with you even through flood waters and raging waves. Even now, may He comfort you during this time of sorrow and mourning, and fill you with gladness, joy, and peace. Love, Your sister-in-law, Lana M. Geer
Lana Geer
July 08, 2010 | Signal Mountain, TN