Obituary of Sgt Major Leon Alando Alston, U.S Army

Leon "Ace" Alston, was born May 13, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was called home on May 19, 2018. Leon Alston was a proud veteran, serving 29+ years, in the United States�Army. He served as a Green Beret and served three tours in Vietnam. The retired Garrison Sergeant Major of Fort Carson was highly decorated and respected.He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Katie Alston; brothers, Frank Jr., Willie and Harold.Leon is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Linda (Harding) Alston; son, Kenny; daughters, Jodi, Antinina, Cycily and DeAnn. He is also survived by sister, Sandra; thirteen grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter; along with a score of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Leon was also a well-known Dj, affectionately known as "Ace" for decades.Funeral Service, 1:00PM, Saturday, June 2, 2018, Iglesia Nueva Vida, North Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Events Funeral Service Saturday, June 2, 2018 1:00PM Iglesia Nueva Vida 801 North Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: (719) 328-1793 Final Resting Place Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903