Elder Michael Blackston, 59, of Raeford, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012.
Survivors are: children, Shashanah Cole, Baruch Shamberger, Isaiah and Michael; siblings, Edward, Bobby, Mary Faison; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Sun. Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Sunday, Church of God Temple Bethel/Church of God & Saints of Christ, Suffolk, Va. Burial, Belleville Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Viewing will be held Thurs. Nov. 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Simon Funeral Home, Southern Pines. Visitation will be held at 175 Louro Lane, Aberdeen.