Mr. James Edward Alston, 77, affectionately known as "GUN" departed this life, July 29, 2021. He was born December 17, 1943, the second oldest and the second male child born into the family of the late Bishop Norman Alston and the late Bessie Rankin Alston.

At an early age he joined New Goshen United Methodist Church.

James loved fast cars, often visited the racetracks and frequented local car shows. He adored fishing and playing pool. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan and an avid NCA&T "AGGIE" Foot-ball fan. He always loved going to outings with family and friends.

He retired from Tara Corp IMACO, Inc. December 31, 2015, as a Machine Press Operator. In his previous career, he was a long-distance truck driver.

Three of his siblings preceded him in death: brothers, Norman, "Dump" Alston and Rodney Alston, sister, Patricia Alston; additionally was a stepdaughter, Mary "Sister" Brown; a grandchild, Messiah Miller; and a great grandchild, Sincere A. Player.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 22 years, Cynthia Roseboro Alston; two sons, Dennis Alston (Carolyn) of Greensboro, NC and James Alston, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC; six daughters, Lillie Brown and Carol Alston both of Greensboro, NC, Katrina Alston of Richmond, VA, Nicole Chiles (Kevin), Brittany Roseboro and Kiara Alston all of Winston-Salem, NC; God sisters, Reverend Shirley Donnell and Gloria Hall; sister, Brenda Love (James "Stan") of Greensboro, NC; mother-in-law, Ms. Digitalis Roseboro; and brother-in-law, Christopher Roseboro, both of Winston-Salem, NC. He was blessed with and leaves to learn of his many contributions to the family, 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Alston may be publicly viewed on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 12:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be private.

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