Alton "Leroy" Lister, age 65,

Alton "Leroy" Lister, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.

Leroy was born August 20, 1957 in Greenville, SC to the late Robert Lister and Beatrice Hawkins Lister. He worked in textiles for 48 years. Having worked for Mastercraft, Three Tex Mill, Cone Jacquard and Hamrick Mill. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis Lister and Wayne Lister of Greer, SC and Randall Lister of Greenville.

Those left to cherish fond memories include his wife of 32 years, Brenda Dixon Lister; children, Tonya Bradshaw (Kevin) of Greer, SC and Todd Lister of Easley, SC; stepchildren, Dewayne Brackett of Bostic, Bobby Brackett of Forest City and April Brackett of Spindale; brother, Carl "Jim" Lister (Pat) of Campobello, SC; sisters, Sherry Jackson (Steve) of Taylors, SC, Karen Reeves (Jim) of Landrum, SC and Sharon Sanders (Johnny) of Greenville, SC, eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held April 13 with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Wendover Hospice, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.