Alston Ellis Bourne

December 8, 1926 - March 26, 2016

Alston Ellis Bourne Sr., 89, of Vidor passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Oakwood Manor in Vidor.

Alston was born on December 8, 1926 in Columbia, Mississippi to parents, Lucille (Flores) and Alston Ellis Bourne. He served his country in the Navy during WWII and had worked 20 plus year a JJ Flanagan as a steam ship agent. He enjoyed going fishing. Alston was a loving man who will be missed dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joyce E. Bourne; daughter, Sherry Hollingsworth.

He is survived by his sons, Alston Ellis Bourne Jr. of Village Mills, TX, James Michael Bourne and wife, Bridgett of Port Neches; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 10 AM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to service time. Rev. Jeff Bell will be officiating. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home.