To everything there is a season,

A time for every purpose under heaven:

A time to be born,

And a time to die.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a

Reverend Alton Mazyck entered into eternal rest at The Arden House, Hamden, CT, on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.  He was born on February 24, 1952, in St. Stephen, SC, to the late Mildred Mazyck Stevens.

Alton was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Russellville High School in 1970. He relocated to Connecticut and earned a certificate in Heating/Air and Refrigeration.  He was employed as an AC and Refrigeration Technician prior to being employed with Ryder Transportation as a truck driver.

Alton accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was ordained as a Minister in 1999.

In spite of his illness, Alton remained upbeat with a ready smile whenever anyone would come into his presence.  He will be remembered for his famous quote, "no news is good news", his quiet and gentle spirit, and his unwavering faith.

Those left to cherish his loving memories are: his brother Richard (Rose) Kelly of Moncks Corner, SC; a sister-in-law, Lori Stevens of New Jersey; five uncles, John (Ernestine) Mazyck of North Carolina, Alphonza (Kathleen) Mazyck, a James (Shelia) Mazyck of Connecticut, Robert Lee Singletary and Roscoe Singletary; seven aunts, Dorothy Howard and Thirlestine Scott of South Carolina, Elizabeth Myers of Pennsylvania, Lucretia Howard of Connecticut, Rachel Singletary, Rollin Singletary and Chippie Washington; nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

In addition to his mother, Alton was predeceased by his father, Herbert Singletary, and a brother, Alfonzo Stevens.