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Mr. Glenn Douglas Alston,Sr.

Passed 04/11/2023

Obituary For Mr. Glenn Douglas Alston,Sr.

Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what's to be, A resting place along the road, to sweet eternity.

Mr. Glenn Alston, Sr. age 69, of Warrenton, North Carolina departed this life on Tuesday, April 11,2023, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.

A Celebration of life will be conducted on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2:00p.m. in the sanctuary of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church ,904 Lickskillet Rd, Warrenton, N.C.27589. The Reverend John Gooch, Pastor will officiate and Reverend Carson F. Jones, Jr. will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow at the Richardson-Alston Cemetery.

Glenn leaves so many to cherish his precious memory: his daughter, Folami Summer Alston of Henderson, NC; his sister, Gloria Jean Alston of Raleigh, NC; his grandson, Ja’Cir Anthony Alston of Fayetteville, NC; his uncles Martin Richardson (Georgia) of Charlotte, NC and Calvin Richardson (Patsy) of Orlando, Fl.; his Godmother, Geraldine Nicholson of Norlina, NC; his Godson, Jordan Jackson of Warrenton, NC; his fiance' , Barbara Copeland of Warrenton, NC; their extended family, Sabrina, Howard, Jr. (Jennifer), Kemora (Kayleigh), Jacquiz, Gabriella, Isaiah and A'mora; the John Graham Graduating Class of 1971; his VGCC Colleagues; and a numerous host of close cousins, relatives and friends.

Mr. Alston may be viewed on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. The family will greet friends and relatives from 4:00pm until 6:00pm.

Professional services entrusted to Boyds & Royster Funeral Services.


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Veronica Richardson sent Faithful Friend Standing Spray for Mr. Glenn Douglas Alston,Sr. - April 20, 2023

Sending you love and prayers as we celebrate the life of our cousin. May your happy memories help you find peace and comfort in times of sadness.

With all our love, Danny and Lena kids

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David Drogos sent Divine Comfort Arrangement for Mr. Glenn Douglas Alston,Sr. - April 20, 2023

Mr. Alston, Your sweet, kind, and funny personality will stay with us forever. We love you and will never forget the happiness you gave us. Love, Your Nurses, Megan And David

Sending Prayers 🙏🙏🙏, Mr.Alston was a great friend & teacher. I will miss from seeing you. Heaven has another Angel. Thank you for the love & support you have always shown my family & I.

My deepest sympathy. Cousin Geneva

Folami please know that you and your family are thought of and prayed for. So sorry for your loss.

Linda Thorne Hargrove (formerly of Sulphur Springs Rd.)

Mr. Alston helped me through some tough times at Vance Granville Community College because of him I was able to be a better person he was like a father to me, and I will always be grateful that he believed in me. You will truly be missed. Lloyd Terry

April 21,2023 Friday I was at the funeral home today to say good bye to my dear friend Glenn Alston as I walked in the first thing I see is a picture of Glenn with that wonderful smile on his face.I still can not say good bye to him.O! the blessed wonderful memories I have of Glenn and I will be talking about them all the years to come. Rest my friend in Jesus loving arms,I love you always. Ms Mollie

I am extending my sincere condolences to the Glenn Alston, Sr. family. May God give you strength and direction to endure this time and times ahead is my prayer. I thank God to have known him. Roy C. Alston, class of 1970.

In our thoughts and prayers, Much love. Bishop Dudley & Teacher Arlean Darden Creech New Birth Holiness Church Princeton, NC 27597

Deepest Sympathy, Mr. Glenn Douglas Alston,Sr was a mentor, counselor, and a guardian angel sent to us and very supported with our sons. He will be truly missed.

Hunter Family

Barbara with deepest sympathy. I am so sorry about your loss and the Alston family. Will keep you all in prayer. The Lassiter's

Dear Barbara and the Alston Family, We would like to express our sincerest sadness at the passing of Glenn. In this time of great sorrow, please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Being separated from those we love is not easy. We know. God is able to give comfort to all that call upon His name. Praying 🙏🏾 With Love, Deacon Haywood and Rev. Linda H. Taybron

My sincerest condolences to the Alston Family and Barbara. Glenn was such a great person to know and I will truly miss our random telephone visits. My heart is a little heavy right now but; Rest easy my friend. Ruth Duncan. Houston, Texas.

To All the Alston Family and Barbara. I know you are in pain with the loss of Glenn. I am praying for you, Trust in the Lord. "He heals the brokenhearted,and binds up their wounds".Psalms 147:3 . I have 29 years of wonderful memories of Glenn.I know you have more of him.Take them out of your heart and relive the memories, which will give you Joy. To me he was a mentor, he was a gracious gentleman, he was kind always willing to help me with any job related situation. Glenn never complain. Glenn was supported to me when I had my Stroke. He had a great sense of humor. Glenn was truly one of life's Treasures. I am going to miss hin saying "Miss Mollie how you doing to day,God Bless.

My condolences to the Alston family we have had some good times at our family cookout he will be missed. Our family is praying for his family for strength.

Glenn I am still waiting to wake up and this is only a dream. I will truly miss you and my heart is so heavy right now. You have been my good friend, coworker, and confidant for so many years and there was not a day that went by we didnt talk. I will miss our daily talks and check-ins with one another. I know you are shining down from heaven smiling on me always. I am grateful for all the words of wisdom, comfort, knowledge you gave me in my professional and personal life. This has been really difficult beyond words for me but I take some solice in knowing you are no longer in any pain. I am praying for your entire family and Barbara during this difficult time. Love you always!! Gabbie

My prayers and condolences go out to the family and Barbara. Mr. Alston will truly be missed and isn't replaceable. We shared alot of laughs and wise counsel both in our professional and personal lives. We will still have those talks as you looked down from heaven. Love you my Good Buddy! Sincerely Mr. Gay

May God Bless, keep and comfort the Alston Family during their time of Bereavement. Mr. Alston will truly be missed as he was a great colleague, friend and Instructor to many. Min. Kimmora Brown

Condolence to the family.He was the most wonderful person,and a good teacher.You will be truly missed. Charlene Hicks

Condolences to the family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Rev.Doris J.Jones

Condolence to the Alston Family.However, he's in a better place. JOYCE COPELAND

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Boyd's Funeral Service | Warrenton, NC

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