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Rev. William Hance Alston

August 19, 1935 - March 13, 2022

The Honorable Rev. William Hance Alston, 86, of Awendaw, SC entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He leaves memories to be cherished by his children: Anita Alston-Gore, Jewel Alston-Coan (Jeffrey), Selena Jackson, Willette Alston-Hockaday (Virgil); grandchildren: Madelyn , Courtnay, Jeffrey (Jasmine), Olivia (Marcus), Lauren, Jamiel, William, Maya and Kayla; in-laws: Martha Alston, Audrey Lucas, Reather Brown, Calvin Randolph (Rose Mary), Anna Mae Randolph and Marie Randolph. He was preceded in death by his wife: Minnie E. Randolph; parents: Warren and Rebecca Alston and brother: Timothy Alston, Sr. Rev. Alston was a retired A.M.E. Pastor. He also retired as a Human Resources/Personnel Officer after 28 years at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and served as the 1st Mayor of Awendaw from 1992-2009. MASKS REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES! Walk-Through Viewing Thursday, March 17, 2022 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Smith-McNeal Funeral Home - 2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC Walk-Through Viewing Friday, March 18, 2022 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Family Hour 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Masonic Rites- South Santee Lodge #2 The Rev. Bryan McNeal Sr Chapel - 4129 Highway 17 North - Awendaw, SC Celebration of Life Services Saturday, March 19, 2022 1:30 PM Mt. Nebo A.M.E. Church 5600 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, SC There will be a family visitation & viewing from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM There will be NO VIEWING after the service. Interment: Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens 1308 Mathis Ferry Road Mt. Pleasant, SC

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The Honorable Rev. William Hance Alston, 86, of Awendaw, SC entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He leaves memories to be cherished by his children: Anita Alston-Gore, Jewel Alston-Coan (Jeffrey), Selena Jackson, Willette Alston-Hockaday... View Obituary & Service Information

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