Walter G. """"Lukey"""" Alston, age 72, of Gulfport, passed away on May 21, 2009, in Gulfport.
Mr. Alston was a member of First Baptist Church of Lyman. He was also a member of the Northwood Hills Homeowners Association, and was the co-owner and operator, Alston Amusement, Inc.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence """"Orphie"""" Alston and Della Alston; and his brothers, Billy Clarence Alston and Leslie O. Alston.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Alston of Gulfport; two children, Mike Alston and his wife, Michel, of Gatesville, TX and Candi Davidson and her husband, Luke, of Saucier; three grandchildren, Hannah Davidson, Shaina Weber, and Keaton Alston; and two brothers, Bobby Alston and his wife, Patricia, and Arnold """"Dude"""" Alston and his wife, Marilyn, all of Gulfport.
The visitation will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2009, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Gulfport.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Lyman, Building Fund, 14321 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
An online obituary may be viewed and a guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com