Kenneth Alston

Obituary For Kenneth Alston

Mr. Kenneth Alston passed Sunday, January 12, 2014.

Memorial service for Mr. Kenneth L. Alston will be held Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, 118 2nd Ave., Decatur, Georgia 30030.

Kenneth Lamar Alston was born on November 4, 1941 to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Pauline Alston in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the fifth of eleven children. He loved his brothers and sisters deeply.

He attended East Cleveland High School. At age 19 he moved to New York City where he lived with Ruth and Lynwood Alston. There he met his wife of 50 years, Harriet Baldwin Alston. During their union three girls, Paula, Adria and Kentria were born.

He began his career as a Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) engineer at the Americana Hotel in New York City. He volunteered his professional talent to many who needed his help. He never allowed anyone to his knowledge go without heat or air especially the elderly in our community. For many years he kept the heating and air running in this very church. He was highly respected and regarded in his professional circle. He retired from DeKalb County after a long career as a HVAC engineer.

He had a love for jazz music, gadgets, cooking and fishing. He was an artist, painter and photographer. Despite the fact that his family lived in different part of the United States, he would travel long and far to make sure they were okay.

Kenneth was known for giving the children in the family nicknames. He started with one of his oldest nieces Sharon who is known as Scurby. So, you know he had to give nicknames to his grandchildren who he affectionately called Brandee, Pepper, Whoopie, Peaches, Beaujo, Happy and Sparky.

Kenneth known to his family as Kool Breeze had a sense of humor that only people with thick skin could handle. He was a fighter until the very end.

His father, mother, and sisters, Lorleli and Marcia preceded him in death.

He is survived by wife, Harriet Baldwin Alston; daughters, Paula Alston, Adria (Rico) Wheeler and Kentria (Tony) Brown; five sisters, Pearl Calhoun (CA), Sandra Whitfield (OH), Elaine Smith (GA), Pauline Lemons (OH), and Denise Upchurch (OH); three brothers, Lynwood Alston (OH), George Alston (CA) and Gregory Alston (OH); six grandchildren, Brandee Wheeler, John Alston Stribbling, Alden Wheeler, Jr., Ian Brown, Avery Brown, and Aamar Wheeler and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends who are left to continue to celebrate his life.



Guest Book

Kenny has suffered enough, now he's in a much better place, with no pain, no worries, and no more suffering. God has something in store for his angel, so he call him home. You have my deepest sympathy, and I will keep the Alston family in my prayers. Love yall cousins.

- Denise Wilkerson

My deepest condolences pour out to my Atlanta family. We all loved Cousin Kenny! Especially his sense of humor! I love you all. ~Jeannina~

- Jeannina (Dobbins) Anderson

Sorry to hear about kenneth passing,may you find comfofrt in knowing to be absent in the body is to be in the presence of the Lord.God Bless Each Of You.love you all,from your cousin in Cleveland Ohio

- peggy summerall (Thompson)

Deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Harriet,Paula,Adria,Kentria and their families. Coolbreeze was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all of us. I thank God for his time spent with me and my family as there was never a dull moment. I pray that God grant you all strength and peace as you go thru this difficult time. Luv to you all, Footsie and Family

- Janice Hudson

Dear Cousins, We will miss the warm smile and hugs. Please, cherish the loving moments you shared. We are praying for all of you.

- Chris & Bill Harris & Morris & Brooks Families

I am very sorry for your lose. We are so sad when someone we love dies because death is not natural we will never get used to it. Jesus gives us hope in the bible at John 25:11 were he says that the dead can live again. I would be more then happy to explain this more fully and answer any questions you may have from the bible you can reach me at kbidotkom@gmail.com.

- p.knight

You are in our prayers may God continue to bless each of you. love Josephine Cartwright & Family

- Cartwright family

Never underestimate the power of prayer. It truly does bring great comfort, especially during this time of great sorrow. - Isaiah 12:2 May the families continue to lean on our Heavenly Father as you cope during this difficult time (Isa. 41:10).

- M Gibson

Please accept my deepest condolence. From your Detroit Family with love.

- Stephanie Ross-Barbour