Jerry Alston

ALSTON, Mr. Jerry "Old Man" - Age 51, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 1:30pm Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Church without Walls6202 Dupont St., with funeral service commencing immediately at 2:30pm. Pastor Martez Warren officiating. There will be no public viewing. Mr. Alston will be shipped to Tri State Funeral Service 814 Upshur St. N.W. Washington D.C. where a memorial service will be held in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Jerry Alston was born June 29, 1960 in Warrenton, North Carolina, the son of Vivian “Van” and Cassie Lee Townes Alston. Jerry received his public education in Flint and graduated from Flint Open, “Class of 1979.” He attended Northwood Institute in Midland, MI on a full Basketball and Football Scholarship. Jerry was a eternal fellowship member of Jesus Christ and called Church Without Walls of Flint, under the pastorate of Pastor Martez Warren, his earthly church home. He retired from the Genesee County Road Commission. Jerry was an avid sportsman who loved all sports both as a participant and spectator. He enjoyed playing all sports until his health prevented him from doing so. Jerry loved life, but most of all his children were his pride and joy. He leaves to cherish his memory: 4 children, Ivan C. Alston of San Diego, CA, Cassie L. Alston Watkins, Kymesha O. Alston and Brittany N. Alston, all of Hampton, VA; special friend, Pamela Long and her daughter, Zakiya Long and her daughter, Keishawna McGruder and son, Zion Fisher; 3 brothers, Gean (Sonja) Alston and John Alston, all of Crestview, FL and Frederick "Warren" Alston; step mother, Oazie Alston; stepsister, Vandetta Alston, all of Baltimore, MD; 3 grandchildren, Kivan Alston, Keon Watkins and Ivan Alston, Jr.; 4 nephews; 2 nieces; special friends, Sylivia Alston, Kymesha Alston, Georgette Alston and Arnetha Alston; a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to name, whom he loved dearly. Mr. Alston was proceded in death by his mother, Cassie lee Alston; father, Vivian “Van” Alston; and grandmother, Mary Jane Fields.

Jerry Alston

June 29, 1960 - July 4, 2011