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Efrom “Ephriam” Alston

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Efrom “Ephriam” Alston

Birth
Pocotaligo, Jasper County, South Carolina, USA
Death
24 Nov 2014 (aged 86)
Burial
Coosawhatchie, Jasper County, South Carolina, USA GPS-Latitude: 32.6296895, Longitude: -80.8710789
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Efrom (Ephriam) Alston was born on June 28, 1928 in Pocotaligo, South Carolina. He is the son of the late Rev. Clemon Alston and Annie Hipp-Alston.
Efrom attended school in Jasper County, South Carolina. He received the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior and became a Christian by faith. He was a joyous man that walked fast and always had a big warm smile when he greeted you. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and wonderful friend who treasured his family. He called to check on everyone, if you didn’t hear from him rest a sure he asked about you.
After retiring from BNB Bindery for over 30 years, he took on another position as baby sitter to his grandchildren, this he really enjoyed. Efrom was a phenomenal grandfather who made sure his grandchildren were well taken care of and fed them grits with pork n beans also stewed beef with white rice, which were his favorite dishes.
On Monday, November 24, 2014 at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island, NY. Efrom answered the call of a wise and loving God and entered peaceful eternal rest.
Efrom leaves to mourn his beloved partner: Lillie Dennis; sister, Miriam McDonald and brother, Rev. Joseph Alston; ex-wife Mable L. Alston and mother of his daughters - Patricia A. Reid, Denise Alston and son Kenneth Alston (who proceeded him in death); Daughters - Gail A. Carswell, Diane Mitchell, LaVern Richardson James, Betty Lee Waring, Rosella Dennis and Joyce Martin; Sons - Jacob (Tom) Dennis Sr., Robert Leon Richardson; Sons-n-Law Dennis Reid, Rev. Willie N. Waring and Donell Martin, Gregory Berry and Ahmon Sr.; Grandchildren - Yanicke Richardson, Shawn (Terrell) Richardson, Charisse R. Alston, Shatone‘ Cherry, Marlon Joseph, Zachary Carswell, Jocelyn Carswell, Williette Berry, Lillian White, Dennis Waring, Jacob Dennis Jr., Matthew Dennis, Cedric Martin and Shaneice Martin; Great Grandchildren - Davonte Carswell, Tykwon Richardson, Tyrik Hooks and Ciara Dawkins, Bradon Berry, Diamond Martin, Milinda Martin, Ahmon White Jr. and William White; His Beloved Nieces, Naomi Jones (who he loved like a daughter)(husband Danny), Ethel Handy, Allison Tolson, Amelia McDonald; Nephews - Edward Pinckey, Rhomie McDonald, Richard McDonald, Frederic McDonald, David Alston and Timothy Alston (wife Tina). A Host of Great Nieces, Nephews very close cousins and friends.
Efrom (Ephriam) Alston was born on June 28, 1928 in Pocotaligo, South Carolina. He is the son of the late Rev. Clemon Alston and Annie Hipp-Alston.
Efrom attended school in Jasper County, South Carolina. He received the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior and became a Christian by faith. He was a joyous man that walked fast and always had a big warm smile when he greeted you. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and wonderful friend who treasured his family. He called to check on everyone, if you didn’t hear from him rest a sure he asked about you.
After retiring from BNB Bindery for over 30 years, he took on another position as baby sitter to his grandchildren, this he really enjoyed. Efrom was a phenomenal grandfather who made sure his grandchildren were well taken care of and fed them grits with pork n beans also stewed beef with white rice, which were his favorite dishes.
On Monday, November 24, 2014 at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island, NY. Efrom answered the call of a wise and loving God and entered peaceful eternal rest.
Efrom leaves to mourn his beloved partner: Lillie Dennis; sister, Miriam McDonald and brother, Rev. Joseph Alston; ex-wife Mable L. Alston and mother of his daughters - Patricia A. Reid, Denise Alston and son Kenneth Alston (who proceeded him in death); Daughters - Gail A. Carswell, Diane Mitchell, LaVern Richardson James, Betty Lee Waring, Rosella Dennis and Joyce Martin; Sons - Jacob (Tom) Dennis Sr., Robert Leon Richardson; Sons-n-Law Dennis Reid, Rev. Willie N. Waring and Donell Martin, Gregory Berry and Ahmon Sr.; Grandchildren - Yanicke Richardson, Shawn (Terrell) Richardson, Charisse R. Alston, Shatone‘ Cherry, Marlon Joseph, Zachary Carswell, Jocelyn Carswell, Williette Berry, Lillian White, Dennis Waring, Jacob Dennis Jr., Matthew Dennis, Cedric Martin and Shaneice Martin; Great Grandchildren - Davonte Carswell, Tykwon Richardson, Tyrik Hooks and Ciara Dawkins, Bradon Berry, Diamond Martin, Milinda Martin, Ahmon White Jr. and William White; His Beloved Nieces, Naomi Jones (who he loved like a daughter)(husband Danny), Ethel Handy, Allison Tolson, Amelia McDonald; Nephews - Edward Pinckey, Rhomie McDonald, Richard McDonald, Frederic McDonald, David Alston and Timothy Alston (wife Tina). A Host of Great Nieces, Nephews very close cousins and friends.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218710641/efrom-alston: accessed ), memorial page for Efrom “Ephriam” Alston (28 Jun 1928–24 Nov 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 218710641, citing Frampton Cemetery, Coosawhatchie, Jasper County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by The Forgotten (contributor 50550940).