John Alston Jr. Obituary

December 19, 2021

Betty Jean King wrote a sympathy message

“I am a distant relative to John and had not heard from him since last Spring (2020). Today I tried to call him and the # is not working so I figured he had died. I then searched for this obit and found this obituary for him. If any of this family and friends read this, please know that I did not know him well but in the last 10-15 years I would call him and we had some interesting family history conversations. He was an interesting person and enjoyable to talk with. Betty Jean King”

August 29, 2021

Cris Clelland wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Family, We are really sorry for your loss. As we lost loved ones too we found comfort inside the Bible. We would like to share some positive words with you. The Bible states that Jehovah, the God of all comfort, will eliminate all grief and provide permanent consolation when “all those in the memorial tombs will hear [Christ’s] voice and come out”! (John 5:28, 29) God promises that “He will do away with death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.” (Isa. 25:8.) If you are grieving, maybe some of these scriptures will also help you. “Blessed be . . . the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation.” 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. “I myself am the One that is comforting you people.” Isaiah 51:12. “Like a man whom his own mother keeps comforting, so I myself shall keep comforting you people.” Isaiah 66:13. “This is my comfort in my affliction, for your own saying has preserved me alive. I have remembered your judicial decisions from time indefinite, O Jehovah, and I find comfort for myself. May your loving-kindness serve, please, to comfort me, according to your saying to your servant.” —Psalm 119:50, 52, 76. “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” —John 5:28, 29. There is hope, please contact us to receive your copy of the wonderful book entitled: Enjoy Life Forever & an invitation to hear messages of hope based on the Bible, all free of charge. Or go to jw.org search for the word: resurrection. Why read the Bible? John 17:3 has the answer : This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. Have faith, because the Bible also states that the righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.” (Psalm 37:29) We respect & understand your pain. We are here to offer some encouragement for you. May God give you peace in this moment of distress. Our sincere condolences . 🙏 The Clelland Family.””