Alfred Elston

On June 17, 2012, Alfred Foy Elston, passed from this life at the age of 85. He was born on June 25, 1926, in Carson, Louisiana, to Luke Stanberry and Surelda Ramsey Elston. On February 1st, 1949, he married Patsy Ruth Green, in Monahans, Texas. They celebrated 63 years together. Alfred worked for Exxon USA for over 34 years, most of which were in the Permian Basin oilfields.

Alfred was a member of the Taylor Street Church of Christ, and served as an Elder there for 14 years. He taught bible class for much of his adult life, but his passion for over 28 years, was being a servant and fundraiser for the NE Thailand Mission Effort.
Surviving Alfred is his wife, Pat, of Hobbs four daughters, Deborah Faulk of Rocksprings, Texas, Anna Helms of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Laura Alsabrook of Haskell, Texas, and Lisa Rocha of Knox City, Texas a son, Gregory Elston of Abilene, Texas thirteen grandchildren, twenty greatgrandchildren half brother, Stephen Elston of Loranger, Louisiana.

Preceding him in death were his parents two halfbrothers, James Herbert Elston, and John Elston and two halfsisters, Annie Franks and Irene Elston.

Memorial contributions may be made to Thailand Missions, Silver Spring Church of Christ, 100 East Franklin Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 209012926.

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