Jim was born on March 11, 1931 in Randolph County, the third son of the late Clarence Edgar Allred and Gladys Irene Reitzel Allred. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Boyd Allred, Carlton Allred, Joe Allred, and Vance Allred, and sister, Beatrice Allred Humble Myers. He was a lifelong member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church where he served as deacon and treasurer.
He was a veteran of the US Army who served in the Korean War where he was a Prisoner of War for 999 days. Over the years Jim spoke to many churches, schools and civic organizations about his experiences as a POW. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 81, VFW Post #8721, American Ex POWs and retired from the Randolph County Honor Guard. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Liberty Savings and Loan Association. He retired after 37 years from Black Cadillac-Olds in Greensboro as Manager of the parts department, during which time he made many lifelong friends. Jim was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, member of the Scottish Rites and a Shriner. He was Past Master and a life member of Liberty Lodge #714, A.F. & A.M.
Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved gardening and meeting new people.
Surviving is his beloved wife of 59 years, LouEtta Williams Allred; sons, Steve Allred and wife, Nancy of Julian, Greg Allred and wife, Darlene of Liberty, Chris Allred and wife, Amy of Archdale; six grandchildren, Eric Allred and wife, Amy, Sarah Allred, Sam Allred, Brittany Allred, Meghan Allred, and Hunter Allred; great-grandchildren, Payton and Rylan; sisters, Marie A. Smith of Liberty, Sue Ekas and husband, Ron of Julian; brothers, Travis Allred and wife, Robbin of Tampa, Florida and Clarence D. "Junior" Allred of Asheboro, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Stephen Freedland and Dr. Daniel George of the Duke Medical Center for their care and expertise during his treatment. The family would also like to express thanks to the care givers at All Generations Home Care and Hospice of Randolph County. Special thanks to Martha Cranfield of All Generations for her exceptional and devoted care to Jim over the last two years.
The family will receive friends from 4pm until 6pm Sunday, November 2 at Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty, North Carolina. The funeral service will be conducted by the Reverend Travis Brock on Monday, November 3 at 11:00 am at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 7103 Sandy Creek Church Road, Liberty, NC. Burial with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard and Masonic Rites will follow at the Dr. Clyde M. Gilmore Memorial Park in Julian.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 4765 Sandy Creek Church Road, Liberty, NC 27298 or the Randolph County Honor Guard, P. O. Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204.
Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.LoflinFH.com.
Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty is honored to serve Jim’s family.
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