William Debernia Alston Obituary
The memory of William Debernia Alston of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, who passed away on August 6, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Debernia Alston to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mariam Best and Debernia Hooper Alston; his wife Etta Mae Alston; and his daughter-in-law Margaret Alston. He is survived by: his children, William Benjamin Alston (Megan) and Norma Lyle (Kevin); his siblings, James M. Alston and Jean Witt; and his grandchildren, Samuel Blake Alston, William Lyle, Brianna Nicole Harris (Ryan), Allysa Lyle, Sarah Cribb and Cole Daugherty.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service (507 US-158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870). A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the New Hope Methodist Church (3609 US-158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870).
