Douglas Gordon Alston

December 25, 1929 - June 14, 2010
Douglas Gordon Alston

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Douglas Gordon Alston, 80, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Monday morning, June 14, 2010,.

He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and had resided in Cambridge-Galt, Ontario, Canada; Jacksonville, FL; and Davenport, FL.

Before retiring, he was employed as a machinist by E.A. Industries. He was a member of Fruitland Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marion Alston of Hendersonville; his children, Bruce Alston (Jeanne) of Hendersonville; D. Brian Alston (JoAnn) of Colorado Springs, CO; Brenda Whitt (Mitch) of Mills River; Brad Alston (Connie) of Mountain Home; and Brooke Alston Jennings of Roanoke, VA; his sister, Dianne Myslik; fifteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

The services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.


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  • June 17, 2010
    Twila Boutwell Beeching says:
    Brad, Brooke and family, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  • June 12, 2011
    Brooke Alston says:
    It will be one year on June 14, since my daddy went to be with the Lord. I miss him so much and I feel so blessed to be his daughter. Daddy, I cant wait to see you again one day, I love you!

  • June 12, 2011
    Brooke Alston says:
    It will be one year, July 14, since my daddy went to be with the Lord. I miss him so much and I feel so blessed to be his daughter. Daddy, I cant wait to see you again one day, I love you!

  • June 12, 2011
    Brooke Alston says:
    It will be one year, July 14, since my daddy went to be with the Lord. I miss him so much and I feel so blessed to be his daughter. Daddy, I cant wait to see you again one day, I love you!

  • October 19, 2010
    S. J. says:
    I was a part of the Alston family many years ago. Although my time with the family was brief, Doug made a lasting impression on me. I pray for the entire family that they find strength to continue on and follow the Lord's wishes. God bless every one of you in the family.