Mr. Johnny Carruthers Allison, Sr, 96 (known by all who knew and loved him as Papa) passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, to be with his Lord and Savior and all of his family and friends waiting for him in heaven. He was a long-term resident of Jamestown, NC, and most recently resided with his daughter June in Durham, NC. He was the most kind and gentle man; the best father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend the world could produce. He had a contagious smile and his blue beautiful eyes were a window to his loving soul.
Mr. Allison was born February 3, 1922, in Reidsville, NC. He worked for many years with the Oakdale Textile Mill in Jamestown, NC, before retiring when his first grandson was born. He loved to garden, tend his greenhouse, and explore with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even at 96, he remained an avid walker.
He was preceded in death by his parents: James Richard Allison and Fallena Moore Allison; adoring wife, Edith Cochran Allison; his son, Johnny Carruthers Allison, Jr.; brother, James Richard Allison, Jr; sisters: Virginia Allison Sawyers, Alice Allison Saunders, Violet Allison Kennon, Pansy Allison Applebee, and Annie Allison.
Surviving are his daughter: June Allison Thacker of Durham, NC; two siblings: sister Nellie Lee Pulliam of Reidsville, NC, brother David Samuel (Sammy) Allison and wife Diane of Lexington, NC; four grandchildren: Jason Ryan Thacker of Columbia, SC, John Alexander Thacker and wife Varisa of Chantilly, VA, Corinne Allison Kersh and husband Cory of Acworth, GA, Rachel Allison of Acworth, GA; and five great-grand children: Jana Grace (daughter of Jason), Kenneth Bo-Hsiang (son of John and Varisa), Sophia Claire, Layla J, Olivia Quinn Kersh (daughters of Corinne and Cory); and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers will be: Barry Dean Allison (nephew), Michael Todd Allison, (nephew), William Todd Allison (great-nephew), Michael Ray Allison (great-nephew), Charles Marion Sanford (family friend), and Armando Carlton Silva (family friend).
Funeral services will be at 10:30am on Saturday, January 26 at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel conducted by the Reverend Sammy Allison. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00am until service time.
Online audio and written condolences can be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com
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