Don Walston

Don "Shorty" Walston Sr., 76, of Chester, passed away Saturday October 5, 2013 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1937 to the late Joseph William and Rosa Perdity Holloman Walston. Mr. Walston was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights and a member of Woods Bible Class. He was the Chairman of the board with Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union, and was a volunteer member for 35 years. Mr. Walston is survived by his wife Penny Walston, two sons Chris Walston of Chester, Donnie Walston Jr. (Stephanie) of Deltaville, daughter Donna Kay Vaughan (Ray), of Portsmouth, two grandchildren Dawn and Gina, three great-grandchildren, Makaylah, Kamerin and Makileigh, two brothers Joseph "Bud" Walston of Hopewell, Phil Walston (Suzanne) of Prince George, sister in-law Ruby Walston, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 8, 2013 in Wesley United Methodist Church 3701 Conduit Rd. Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 with the Reverend L. Raymond McGarr and the Reverend Norwood Montgomery officiating. Interment Private. The family will receive friends one hour prior from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church Woods Bible Class or to Bensley Bermuda Rescue Squad. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.