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William Alston Obituary

Rev. William Hance Alston Awendaw - The Honorable Rev. William Hance Alston, 86, of Awendaw, SC, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He was the widower of the late Minnie E. Randolph Alston; father of Anita Alston-Gore, Jewel Alston-Coan (Jeffrey), Selena Jackson, and Willette Alston-Hockaday (Virgil); grandchildren: Madelyn, Courtnay, Jeffrey (Jasmine), Olivia (Marcus), Lauren, Jamiel, William, Maya, and Kayla; in-laws: Martha Alston, Audrey Lucas, Reather Brown, Calvin Randolph (Rose Mary), Anna Mae Randolph and Marie Randolph. He was preceded in death by his brother: Timothy Alston, Sr. Rev. Alston was a retired A.M.E. Pastor, he retired as a Human Resources/Personnel Officer after 28 years at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and served as the 1st Mayor of Awendaw from 1992-2009. Condolences and flowers may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 4129 Highway 17 North, Awendaw., SC 29429, (843)881-4920. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2022.

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Sharea Gordon

March 19, 2022

Rev. Alston, you´ve given me many examples of what humanity should be. You´ve taught me how to stand in the face of adversity. You´ve taught me how to value and love myself. You´ve taught me how to be an effective leader. But most importantly, you´ve taught me how to live an unapologetic and authentic life. Thank you for being one of the many fathers in my life. Thank you for being a light to my family. Thank you for being you. I love you.

Sandra Ladson

March 19, 2022

You´ve been a wonderful supervisor, a great mentor, and a close friend, I am who I am now because of you.

Juanita B. Smalls

March 19, 2022

To the Family of Rev. Alston,
We share the lost of Rev. Alston. He is now in the arms of Jesus. Keep his legacy alive. With sincere sympathy, Rev. & Mrs. Elijah H. Smalls

Carolyn Murray Johnson

March 18, 2022

Heartfelt condolences to the Alston families.

Beverly Gadson-Birch & Ethel L. Greene

March 18, 2022

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. Rev. Alston served faithfully with us in the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance (IMA). We will miss his presence and wisdom. May God sustain and comfort you during this very difficult time.

Elaine Alsbrooks & Family

March 18, 2022

With Deepest Sympathy
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you´ll during this time we will keep you´ll in our PrayersGod Bless

FELICIA GORDON(Jackie)

March 18, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Alston family! The Honorable Reverend William Allston will never be forgotten! I remembered the first time that I met you when you became the pastor of Nichols Chapel AME Church you were very outspoken, and a no-nonsense person I admire the fact that you did things decent and in order! you have been a great part of my family's life you christened my baby daughter Cassandra who is now 35 years old and my oldest daughter Sharia you have been an Mentor to her a confidant a motivator, encourager to all of us and I will be forever grateful to God for allowing us to Grace your presence you take your rest now your work down here is done. well done Honorable Reverend William Alston!

Michael Molony

March 17, 2022

Will forever Cherish the Memories of Incorporating Awendaw and working with you as it´s first Mayor. RIP..

William Green

March 16, 2022

Well done thy good and Faithful Servant.

Sophia Williams

March 16, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rev. Ej Milligan

March 16, 2022

Wow...65 years ago I met this distinguished man. His loving wife was my first grade teacher. Through the years he has been one to admire. He will be missed. To the Alston Family, you have my deepest sympathy. I love you all.

Blessings,
Rev. Ej and Derrick Milligan

barney elliott blakeney

March 15, 2022

Please accept my deepest sympathy at the passing of Rev. Alston. He was one of my most steadfast supporters. I consider him a friend.

Curtis and Jaye Taylor

March 14, 2022

We are very sadden to hear about the loss of Rev. William H. Alston. Rev. Alston's legacy is one of greatness...not only in his devotion to his family but he also remained vigilant in his service to our Heavenly Father. His story is now complete and his reward is eternal rest. He was a man of great presence. Our deepest sympathy and love is respectively conveyed to his family. Special to Willette, Jewel, and William.....we love you dearly; we're here for you and will remain in constant prayer during this hour of great sorrow.

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