Allison, Thomas S. February 11, 1932 - May 1, 2011, 79, of Boca Raton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1. Tom was born in Dayton, OH and had a long career with B.H.A., Conn and Yamaha companies. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years Hilda Quinter Allison and grandchildren Christopher Allison and Shawn Henrie. He is survived by his three children Toni (Bob) Carder, Thomas (Jo-Anne) Allison of Newland, NC and John (Donna) Allison. He is also survived by his brother Jerry (Cathy) Allison; six grandchildren: Jason Allison, Cristi (Steve) Kiley, Nathan (Rachel) Allison, Daniel (Lorin) Allison, Matthew (Katie) Allison, Patrick Allison; and three great-grandchildren: Elijah Henrie, Izabella Henrie and Ryan Kiley. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Babione Funeral Home, 1100 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL. A mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Final place of rest will be at Boca Raton Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.