The Delaware County Daily Times (delcotimes.com), Serving Delaware County, PA
Obituaries
Alfonso Alston, 80,
Decorated Korean War veteran
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Alfonso Alston, 80, of Philadelphia, a decorated Korean War veteran, died Sept. 23 at home.
Born and educated in Chester, he was a graduate of Chester High School. Mr. Alston worked for Levy United News for many years before his retirement in 1995.
A Korean War veteran, he served four years in the Air Force, achieving the rank of sergeant and receiving numerous citations and medals.
He was a member of John A. Watts Lodge 224, where he was twice elected Leading Knight, serving until he cared for his ill wife. Mr. Alston was past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2425, past commander of the Chester Vets Council, past commander of the 7th District, past state membership chairman, past state community activity chairman, past seam squirrel for Put Tent 8, Military Order of Cooties and past color guard captain for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Nicknamed "Fonnie", Mr. Alston was known for his kindness. He was devoted to his family and friends. Mr. Alston was the widower of Margaret Morris Alston. He was the son of the late Leavander and Sarah Alston.
Survivors: Daughters, Althea Green, Carolyn Outen; sons, Keith Alston, Kevin Alston; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Temple Baptist Church, 736 West 7th Street, Chester.
Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Burial: Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Bucks County.
Arrangements: Chandler-Nugent-Phillips Funeral Home, Philadelphia.
Obituaries
Alfonso Alston, 80,
Decorated Korean War veteran
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Alfonso Alston, 80, of Philadelphia, a decorated Korean War veteran, died Sept. 23 at home.
Born and educated in Chester, he was a graduate of Chester High School. Mr. Alston worked for Levy United News for many years before his retirement in 1995.
A Korean War veteran, he served four years in the Air Force, achieving the rank of sergeant and receiving numerous citations and medals.
He was a member of John A. Watts Lodge 224, where he was twice elected Leading Knight, serving until he cared for his ill wife. Mr. Alston was past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2425, past commander of the Chester Vets Council, past commander of the 7th District, past state membership chairman, past state community activity chairman, past seam squirrel for Put Tent 8, Military Order of Cooties and past color guard captain for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Nicknamed "Fonnie", Mr. Alston was known for his kindness. He was devoted to his family and friends. Mr. Alston was the widower of Margaret Morris Alston. He was the son of the late Leavander and Sarah Alston.
Survivors: Daughters, Althea Green, Carolyn Outen; sons, Keith Alston, Kevin Alston; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Temple Baptist Church, 736 West 7th Street, Chester.
Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Burial: Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Bucks County.
Arrangements: Chandler-Nugent-Phillips Funeral Home, Philadelphia.
The Delaware County Daily Times (delcotimes.com), Serving Delaware County, PA
Obituaries
Alfonso Alston, 80,
Decorated Korean War veteran
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Alfonso Alston, 80, of Philadelphia, a decorated Korean War veteran, died Sept. 23 at home.
Born and educated in Chester, he was a graduate of Chester High School. Mr. Alston worked for Levy United News for many years before his retirement in 1995.
A Korean War veteran, he served four years in the Air Force, achieving the rank of sergeant and receiving numerous citations and medals.
He was a member of John A. Watts Lodge 224, where he was twice elected Leading Knight, serving until he cared for his ill wife. Mr. Alston was past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2425, past commander of the Chester Vets Council, past commander of the 7th District, past state membership chairman, past state community activity chairman, past seam squirrel for Put Tent 8, Military Order of Cooties and past color guard captain for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Nicknamed "Fonnie", Mr. Alston was known for his kindness. He was devoted to his family and friends. Mr. Alston was the widower of Margaret Morris Alston. He was the son of the late Leavander and Sarah Alston.
Survivors: Daughters, Althea Green, Carolyn Outen; sons, Keith Alston, Kevin Alston; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Temple Baptist Church, 736 West 7th Street, Chester.
Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Burial: Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Bucks County.
Arrangements: Chandler-Nugent-Phillips Funeral Home, Philadelphia.
Obituaries
Alfonso Alston, 80,
Decorated Korean War veteran
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Alfonso Alston, 80, of Philadelphia, a decorated Korean War veteran, died Sept. 23 at home.
Born and educated in Chester, he was a graduate of Chester High School. Mr. Alston worked for Levy United News for many years before his retirement in 1995.
A Korean War veteran, he served four years in the Air Force, achieving the rank of sergeant and receiving numerous citations and medals.
He was a member of John A. Watts Lodge 224, where he was twice elected Leading Knight, serving until he cared for his ill wife. Mr. Alston was past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2425, past commander of the Chester Vets Council, past commander of the 7th District, past state membership chairman, past state community activity chairman, past seam squirrel for Put Tent 8, Military Order of Cooties and past color guard captain for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Nicknamed "Fonnie", Mr. Alston was known for his kindness. He was devoted to his family and friends. Mr. Alston was the widower of Margaret Morris Alston. He was the son of the late Leavander and Sarah Alston.
Survivors: Daughters, Althea Green, Carolyn Outen; sons, Keith Alston, Kevin Alston; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Temple Baptist Church, 736 West 7th Street, Chester.
Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Burial: Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Bucks County.
Arrangements: Chandler-Nugent-Phillips Funeral Home, Philadelphia.
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