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Ernest Alston Obituary

ALSTON ERNEST E. ALSTON (SHORTY) Departed this life on Sunday, November 18, 2007. Loving father of Ricky, Kim, Gwen, Melvin, Calvin, Crystal, Mike and Selena; nineteen grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME, 7474 Landover Rd., Hyattsville, Md. on Saturday, November 24, 2007 from 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 22, 2007.

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edmonia armstead-umo

November 24, 2007

my deepest sympanthy to the alston ive know since high school. mr alston was like a father to me he will be missed. no more pain,rest mr. alston your with god now love the armstead family

edmonia armstead-umo

November 24, 2007

my deepest sympanthy to the alston family ive know since high school. mr. alston was like a father to me he will be missed. no more pain,rest mr. alston your with god now love the armstead family

The Murchison,Family

November 23, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tawana P Tucker

November 23, 2007

To Our Family,
We share your loss and pain, your Father was truly a "one of kind" guy. We know he was a true fighter, he will truly be missed but we know that he is now resting from all of his pain and suffering.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

"The Tuckers"

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