The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday morning, March 24, 2012 at First Salem Baptist Church, 191 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia. The Reverend Colby McKenzie will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant/Travelers Rest C.M.E. Church Cemetery, Whiteline Street, Montezuma, Georgia.
Reuben was born January 3, 1980 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia to Olivia Felton Hubbert and Reuben Alston, Sr. He was also reared by his stepfather, James Hubbert, Sr. He was a 1998 graduate of Macon County High School. "Bungi," as he was affectionately known by family and friends, acquired his Christian training in the local churches. In 1986, he joined the band of Christian believers at Mt. Pleasant/Travelers Rest C.M.E. Church.
Survivors are his beloved parents, Olivia Felton Hubbert and James Hubbert, Oglethorpe, Georgia; his children, Khariszma Danae Ylivia Alston, Kyzmun Hudson and Kaimil Whitehead, all of Oglethorpe, Georgia; his thirteen loving siblings, Carlene Akine, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Tameka Williamson (Charles), Duluth, Georgia, Sandra Akine, Atlanta, Georgia, James Clyde Hubbert, Jr., Oglethorpe, Georgia, Terica Johnson, (Michael), Warner Robins, Georgia, Erica Williams (Corey), Duluth, Georgia, Jacoby Hubbert, Damin Hubbert, Keith McClendon (Stephanie), Courtney McClendon, all of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Dioclutia McClendon and O'keem McClendon, both of Columbus, Georgia and Latoyar Hubbard, Oglethorpe, Georgia; aunts / uncles, Clyde Wilson, Montezuma, Georgia, Harry Wilson, Atlanta, Georgia, David Felton, Jr. Oglethorpe,, Georgia, Patricia McClendon (Keith), Norfolk, Virginia, William Felton (Elnora), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Howard Felton (Joyce), Montezuma, Georgia, Karen Howard (Charlie), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Sonja Robinson, Montezuma, Georgia, Angela Robinson, Mary Ann Robinson, both of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Rose Robinson (Charles), Malinda Taylor, James Robinson, all of Marshallville, Georgia, Pattie Smith, Willie Alston, both of Henderson, North Carolina, Lucy Rochelle, Raleigh, North Carolina, Buck Alston, Raleigh, North Carolina, Katherine Alston, Greensboro, North Carolina, Gracie Allen, Reidsville, North Carolina, Dorothy Allen, Reidsville, North Carolina, Marie Blackwell, Evan, North Carolina, Bruce Willis, Baltimore, Maryland, Alphonso Alston, Greensboro, North Carolina, and Nindoll Harris, Henderson, North Carolina; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including a devoted companion, Shawndra Renae Whitehead.
- Crystal Nichols(Saturday, July 27 13 02:56 am EDT)
Miss u Lil' Rueben. I hate I wasn't out to make it to ur funeral. RIP BRUH - KOLOLA HALL(Thursday, April 05 12 04:16 pm EDT)
WE MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH..... - jessica ford(Wednesday, March 28 12 10:30 am EDT)
It's so sad to know you are gone. But its a good thing to know you are in a better place. - Chandria Brown and family(Tuesday, March 27 12 10:56 am EDT)
We know that you is in a better place. No more pain/worries. We will always love you. RIP REUBEN ALSTON,JR.. - Jennifer D Felton(Sunday, March 25 12 01:17 pm EDT)
R.I.P cousin, you will be truly missed.
Love, your cousin Jennifer D Felton - Ira Felder(Friday, March 23 12 07:12 pm EDT)
I was at a lost when I heard that Reuben had gone to be with the Lord. Please rest assure that one you shall see him again.I was Reuben Kindergarten teacher at D.F.Douglass Elementary School .I.Felder and the late E.Smith.May God bless each one of you. - Carolyn Fulks(Friday, March 23 12 10:55 am EDT)
Reuben, you will sadly be missed by your loves ones children, family,friends, and others who knew you so well.while you at rest The Lord our Saviour is watching over them for you. Family know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. This sent with loving kindness to Alston and Whitehead Family. To Rena from your Aunt Carolyn. Love You , will keep you in my prayers. - Lasonya Griffin/Family(Friday, March 23 12 07:03 am EDT)
We are so sorry too hear about the loss of reuben
we will keep his family in our hearts and prayers
R.I.P. Reuben Alston,Jr.
Forever and always will be missed by many people/family - Adrian Harris(Friday, March 23 12 01:56 am EDT)
May God continue to be with the family and give them comfort during this time. Rest in peace Reuben.
With Sympathy,
Adrian Duncan Harris & Family - Frances Caldwell(Thursday, March 22 12 10:40 pm EDT)
May God continue to bless the family during these difficult times. It will get better as the days go beyond you. i was one of Reuben's elementary teachers at D. F. Douglass Elementary. Frances McGhee Caldwell & family - Laverne Willians and Family(Thursday, March 22 12 09:15 pm EDT)
During this time of loss know that God is with you. When you feel you can't go on fall in his arms..he will carry you now and in days to come. We pray your strength in the Lord. - Joe R. Oglesby, Jr.(Thursday, March 22 12 08:11 pm EDT)
Rest In Peace Reuben! May GOD comfort your family during this time in their lives! - PATRICIA WALKER(Thursday, March 22 12 04:39 pm EDT)
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS GOD WILL COMFORT THE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW LOVE PATRICIA WALKER AND FAMILY - Jovita Turner & Masie Larry(Thursday, March 22 12 02:38 pm EDT)
May you continue to R.I.P. Lil Reuben..... My prayers are with your family, that God comfort them and carry through this time of sadness. Look to the light and you will see him again. Take care and may God bless you all. - Monica Mccants(Thursday, March 22 12 01:05 pm EDT)
I'm going to miss my friend/brother thru God's will i'll be alright. Praying from the Hubbert and Alston family....Love yall - Alice Mercer(Thursday, March 22 12 12:37 pm EDT)
We are going to miss you dearly R.I.P. Reuben Davita Dialysis Americus. - Courtney James Watkins(Thursday, March 22 12 10:02 am EDT)
I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. I send you thoughts of comfort. - Stacy Cromer Scott(Thursday, March 22 12 08:48 am EDT)
I am so sorry to hear about Reuben, You have my deepest sympathy.
May God be with you through this time in your lives and my prayers go out to you.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.& Author Unknown
Stacy Cromer Scott