OBITUARY
Gary Lynn Alston
August 30, 1943 – March 24, 2013
Gary Lynn Alston DeQuincy - Gary Lynn Alston, 69, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Alston was a native and lifelong resident of DeQuincy. He received his GED while in the Air Force where he was a veteran from 1962-1966. He retired after 15 years with Southwest Beverage in 2005. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Barbara Alston; son Gary Langtre Alston; daughters, Stacia Lynn Henry, Susan Marie Hand, Donna Marie Mosca and Theresa Ann Maricle; brother Dennis Alston; sisters, Loisann Alston, Shelbia Welton and Shirley White; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 2:00pm Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Hixson Snider Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Alston Cemetery off Camp Edgewood Road. Visitation will be on Tuesday March 26, from 3:00pm til 9:00pm and resume on Wednesday from 10:00am until service time. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsniderfuneralhomes.com.
Services
- Funeral Service Wednesday, March 27, 2013
- Visitation Tuesday, March 26, 2013
- Visitation Wednesday, March 27, 2013
REMEMBERING
Gary Lynn Alston
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RECEIVE UPDATESCathie Basden
March 28, 2013
For some reason, Gary liked me!! His nickname for me was bubble butt and he was ok with me whisking Barb away from him for a while. We had some good "talks" the last couple of weeks, which was really more of him telling me what to do. I will continue to pray for you all. Love you Barb
Fredrick Nash
March 27, 2013
God Be With You!
Christy Lavergne Webb
March 27, 2013
Thanks for all of the great childhood memories of camping and listening to George Jones and hanging out with Stacia. My thoughts to you and your family. From Chicken lips!
George Ford
March 26, 2013
I will never forgot what happened when Gary gave me some of his hot pepper sauce. I thought I could handle hot, I still laugh today when I think about it. My sympathy goes out you but I know Gary is in a better place.
Pam Manena
March 26, 2013
Gary will be missed!! One of my favorite memories of Gary was at a Southwest Beverage picnic when he brought some jars of Habanera (I think) Peppers; very hot peppers for Mr. Marriner, who loved "hot stuff,” and some extra for all of us to share; try out. When Gary was telling us about the peppers, he warned Carl, my husband, to be "careful” - that these were the hottest peppers around. Carl said "no problem; he could take it!" Carl took a bit and he discovered that Gary's peppers were indeed the hottest he had ever eaten!! Although we all felt bad for Carl, the look on his face was priceless and we could not help but laugh. I don't think we ever stopped laughing until much later that evening; when Carl's mouth finally stopped burning.
I pray that Angels wings surround Gary's family with loving comfort during this time of sorrow. Love & Light Pam @ SWB
Candace LaVergne
March 26, 2013
You will be missed
Dawn Abate
March 26, 2013
Rest peacefully
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