James Alston Sr. Obituary
The passing of James Alston Sr. in Pontiac, Michigan occurred on October 11, 2026. James, born on April 18, 1947, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Tracy Alston, Sr.; his grandson Mathias Alston; his mother Priscilla Cobb; and his brothers, Steven Davis and Fred Davis.
He is survived by: his wife Lillian Alston; his son James Michael Alston (Holly); his grandchildren, Kenneth Clay, Tracy Alston, Jr., Victoria Alston, Ella Alston, Leilaine Alston, Latrice Wade and Donta Harris; his great grandchildren, Emmanuel Alston, Bentley Clay and Giovanni Clay; his sisters, Janet Davis of Atlantic City, NJ and Vernell Davis of Atlantic City, NJ; his nieces, Victoria Wallace, Sherry Howard and Debbie Anderson; his nephew Darryl Anderson (Jasmine); and his great-nieces, Olivia Wallace, Sherry Wallace, Denise Williams and Desiree Anderson. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home (268 North Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
