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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Michael Wayne
Alston
April 30, 1948 – March 26, 2016
Obituary
Dear friends, now we are children of God and what we will be has not yet been made know but we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is." 1 John 3:2
Our lives are like the seasons of nature bring varying changes ---disappointments, sickness, even death. But as the cycle goes, Spring will return in time. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning as we reflect on happier days and in the knowledge that a loving God knows and does what's best.
Michael Wayne (Jap) Alston was born on April 30, 1949 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was the fifth child born to the proud parents of Monroe and Johnsie Alston. He departed this life on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at five o'clock in the morning.
Michael attended the public schools in Greensboro, graduating from James B. Dudley High in 1967. At an early age he joined Celia Phelps Memorial United Methodist Church where he was active in the Sunday School and he served on the Usher Board. He was a very friendly person who never met a stranger. He loved people and he was loved by all those who knew him. His laughter and warm smile would melt anyone's heart.
He was employed by Cone Mills and Greensboro Country Club. He was a skilled professional painter. Michael was married to the former Gloria Copening. To this union two children were born. Later he married the former Jackie Broadnax.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Johnsie Alston and a brother, Ralph (Tommy) Alston.
Cherished memories are left with his children, Tammie and Leslie Alston; step daughter, Kimberly Cobb; eight grandchildren: Donta' (Tisha) and Tomayo Alston, Tyrick and Tevin Mack, Kamal Tucker, Rochelle Russell and Karma Alston; three great grandchildren; four brothers, Monroe, Jr. (Rudene), Robert (Marie), Ronald (Elaine) and Anthony Alston of Greensboro, NC.; one sister,Patricia A. Posey (Jerry); one uncle, Troy Herbin of Greensboro, NC.; one aunt, Arnetta Herbin of Newport News, VA; six nephews; nine nieces; other devoted family members and a host of friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Celia Phelps UMC, 3709 Groometown Road, Greensboro at 11:00 am.
Our lives are like the seasons of nature bring varying changes ---disappointments, sickness, even death. But as the cycle goes, Spring will return in time. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning as we reflect on happier days and in the knowledge that a loving God knows and does what's best.
Michael Wayne (Jap) Alston was born on April 30, 1949 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was the fifth child born to the proud parents of Monroe and Johnsie Alston. He departed this life on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at five o'clock in the morning.
Michael attended the public schools in Greensboro, graduating from James B. Dudley High in 1967. At an early age he joined Celia Phelps Memorial United Methodist Church where he was active in the Sunday School and he served on the Usher Board. He was a very friendly person who never met a stranger. He loved people and he was loved by all those who knew him. His laughter and warm smile would melt anyone's heart.
He was employed by Cone Mills and Greensboro Country Club. He was a skilled professional painter. Michael was married to the former Gloria Copening. To this union two children were born. Later he married the former Jackie Broadnax.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Johnsie Alston and a brother, Ralph (Tommy) Alston.
Cherished memories are left with his children, Tammie and Leslie Alston; step daughter, Kimberly Cobb; eight grandchildren: Donta' (Tisha) and Tomayo Alston, Tyrick and Tevin Mack, Kamal Tucker, Rochelle Russell and Karma Alston; three great grandchildren; four brothers, Monroe, Jr. (Rudene), Robert (Marie), Ronald (Elaine) and Anthony Alston of Greensboro, NC.; one sister,Patricia A. Posey (Jerry); one uncle, Troy Herbin of Greensboro, NC.; one aunt, Arnetta Herbin of Newport News, VA; six nephews; nine nieces; other devoted family members and a host of friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Celia Phelps UMC, 3709 Groometown Road, Greensboro at 11:00 am.
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