John Alston Obituary

John Arthur Alston SANTA CRUZ, CA - John Arthur Alston, 89, passed away on August 19, 2022. He was born on September 29, 1932, to Frasier and Louisa Alston. He was a native of South Carolina. He graduated from Burke High School in South Carolina and attended college in New York City, where he earned an Associate's Degree. John served in the US Air Force during the Korean War from 1950-1954 as an Airman 1st Class. He also worked in real estate. John enjoyed good people, good food, playing chess, listening to Jazz, football. He spoke several languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Latin. John was a devout Christian and was a member of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charlestown, South Carolina, and Shiloh Church in Oakland, California. John is survived by his son, John F. Alston; daughters, Krishna and Ayana Alston; granddaughters, Santana and Nadya Alston; brother, Carl Alston; and niece, Tamara Alston. On October 1, 2022, there will be a Military Honors Ceremony at Fredrick Street Park, 168 Fredrick St., in Santa Cruz, California. A small gathering celebrating John's life will follow where there will be southern food and Heineken. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston