Henry Alson Sr.

July 16, 1945 - March 30, 2022

Life Story Henry “Thomas” Alston Sr., was born on July 16, 1945 in Horatio, South Carolina to the late Daniel Ervin Alston Sr. and Mary “Pammy” Brown Alston. He was formally educated in the Sumter County Public School System. He later met and married Mary F. Alston. From this union, three beautiful children were born: Sonaya Alston (Chester, PA) Pamela Hudson (New Castle, DE) and Henry Alston Jr. (Chester, PA) In the mid 1970’s the family relocated to Chester, Pennsylvania. Henry was taught to accept and serve God at an early age at Willow Gove A.M.E Church in Horatio, South Carolina. Henry was employed by Local Union 413 for over 20 years until his illness. Afterwards, he moved in with his oldest daughter Sonaya Alston who became his caregiver for many years. Throughout that time, he became very close with his grandchildren. He spent his precious time video-chatting with his granddaughter (LaShawn) on a regular basis. He took great pride in giving out money to his grand-children, putting a smile on their beautiful faces. He also, enjoyed going fishing, cooking, walking and talking to his neighbors. He leaves to mourn: his three children Sonaya, Pamela and Chris; six grandchildren, LaShana, LaShawn, Iesha, Chrishyanah, Vashon and Robert; eight great- grandchildren, and one God-daughter Raynell King; four sisters-in-law Florence N. Glascoe, Carrie Miller (Jeff), Martha James (Jessie), Eleanor Thomas (Arnold); four brothers in- law, Joseph Williams (Linda), Brown Williams (Barbara), Sam Williams and Charles Jacobs (Marie); two special cousins Jeff Miller Sr. and John “Butch” Dinkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary F. Alston; two brothers, Daniel Alston Jr. and Charles Alston; three sisters, Sarah Miller, Mary Lucile Smith, and Martha A. Alston- Pinckney; sisters-in-law Katherine Williams and Kathryn Jacobs: brothers-n-law Earnest Smith , William Pinckney, and Lucious Miller. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who loves him dearly. To all his friends, we thank you for a lifetime of service, love, laughter and friendship.