Joseph Alston Obituary

Psalm 116:15

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

To the family of Bro. Alston,

Arthur and I extend our deepest condolences in the loss of your loved one.

We pray God's choice blessings of comfort, strength and the peace that passes all understanding, in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, as it is written in God's word. Amen

You are in our prayers.

The TBS Staff

We are very sorry to hear of your lost. May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.

To Mr. Joe's Families:
I will miss seeing him in the Pig or in the gas station. We once work at the Tea Plantation together. He was a nice and kind man. I also found out some years ago that we are family. He will be missss.Yall please accept our deepest sympathy.

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

To my dearest Father, you will truly be miss i will miss all the times we share and the times you made me laugh.Daddy i just want you to know that you always brighten up my day when i heard you voice or even we you walk into a room. my hearts weeps now but i know your in a better place.. Its goin be hard but i know that i got a angel up there watching over me and protecting me always.. So daddy just spread your wings and be free cause you don't have to hurt no more.. Just know i will cherish the moments i had with you always and forever. So sleep on daddy i'm be just find don't worry we going meet again at those pearly white gates. I Love You Daddy !!

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

To Donovian,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

The Father to Father Project staff and class

To Ricki, Takeya and the Alston Family:
Our thoughts and prayer are with you all. You have our deepest sympathy. May God bless and keep you always. Love always the Wilson and Cromwell Family

To The Alston Family, you have my deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement.

To the Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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