Thomas Pearson Alston III, of Frisco, Texas, went home to Jesus on December 29, 2005. He was born August 12, 1956. He is survived by his loving wife, Francine, and adoring son, Zachary, age 9; his parents, Tom Alston Jr. and Peggy Alston of Denton, TX; sister, Claudia and fiancé, Pat Ryan of Plano, TX; brother, Philip of Corpus Christi, TX; sister-in-law, Juliene Sydow of Shakopee, MN; brother and sister-in-law, Gregg and Diane Kristian of St. Louis Park, MN; nieces, Andrea Kristian, Erin Kursevski, Margoe Pond, Garbrielle Sydow; nephew, Bill Pond; and grand-niece, Selina Pond. Thomas was an accomplished respiratory therapist and computer analyst, musician and an avid biblical scholar. Though physically weak in heart, his generosity, integrity, kindness, and love of Jesus influenced those with whom he worked, those with whom he prayed and those with whom he lived. His absence will be felt in a world in great need of these attributes. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 2, 2006 at ParkwayHills Baptist Church, 2700 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Rev. David Cozart officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview West Memorial Park in Frisco. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Fellowship Building Fund, 3245 Main Street, Suite 235-330, Frisco, Texas 75034.