Douglas Gordon Alston

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

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.