Mr. Warren Tyrone Alston was born February 12, 1950 to the late Mr. Gerald Wilkerson and the late Mrs. Minnie Bell Hall-Alston in Jacksonville, Florida. He was educated in the Jacksonville Public School system and graduated from Matthew William Gilbert Junior-Senior High School, class of 1968. He furthered his education at Florida State College (formerly Florida Community College at Jacksonville).
Mr. Alston was employed with Edward Waters College as a Residential Counselor, in Jacksonville, Florida. He had a love for people where he ministered and touched many lives. His service and mentoring to the young adults will forever be remembered. He was able to instill in his children the value of education. Looking at his life, he had an independent spirit and was never a stranger. He was indeed an exceptional and loving person most remembered for his patience, grace, warm, friendly smile and unfailing kindness. It was a joy to hear him talk about his walks through life and how important to savor every moment. He will remain forever in the hearts of those who was fortunate enough to know him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Although predeceased by his daughter, Arielle Deondra Alston, Mr. Alston’s legacy of love and memories will forever be cherished by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Mrs. Freida Dannette Alston, daughter, Shondalyn Machae, and son, Warren Airryon Alston; brothers, Mr. Melvin (Mary) Alston, Jr, Mr. Kenneth (Cherlyn) Alston, Mr. Eric Maurice Waye, sister, Ms. Yolanda Alston; uncle, Mr. Roosevelt Hall; aunts, Mrs. Elouise Adams, Mrs. Helen Norman , and Mrs. Josephine (Robert) Porter all of Jacksonville, Florida; brother-in law, Mr. Wendy (Mary) Crosier of Clinton, Maryland; sister-in laws: Mrs. Sherry (Augustin) Romero of Austin, Texas, Mrs. Evelyn (Herman) Mobley of Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. Michele (Michael) Evans of Jacksonville, Florida; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and devoted friends.