Benjamin Alston

Benjamin Alston, 29, of Richmond, is remembered for the love he showed his family and the quiet strength he brought to everyday life. A devoted husband to Kimberly and a caring father to his sons Demarion and Tristin, Benjamin placed family at the center of his life. He is also remembered as a son to Arnita Harris and Joseph Fitzgerald Jr., a brother to Aarin, Jamayel and James III, and a cherished grandson, nephew and cousin to many relatives and friends.

Friends and family valued Benjamin for the steady presence he offered those around him — a person who carried the responsibilities of fatherhood and family with dedication. Though public details about his work and pastimes are limited in published notices, those who gathered to honor him described a man whose priorities were clear: his children, his wife, and his family ties.

Benjamin’s remains were placed at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, where the family arranged private memorial services at their request. In place of a public ceremony, family members chose to grieve and remember together, preserving the intimacy of their private farewell.

Benjamin’s life, though cut short, left an imprint on those who knew him. His memory lives on in the stories his children will carry forward, in the love his wife and parents hold, and in the many relatives and friends who recall his presence at family gatherings. He is survived by his wife Kimberly; sons Demarion and Tristin; mother Arnita Harris; father Joseph Fitzgerald Jr.; sister Aarin Alston; brothers Jamayel Alston and James Alston III; grandparents; and a wide circle of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Those who wish to honor Benjamin are encouraged to keep his family in their thoughts and to remember the everyday kindness and devotion that marked his life. Though brief, his years were filled with roles that mattered deeply to those who loved him.