1937
Alton
2019
Alton E. Allison Sr.
November 8, 1937 — June 21, 2019
Alton E. Allison, Sr., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Alton was born November 8, 1937 in Caney, Louisiana to Edmond and Jessie Allison.
Following high school in Vinton, Louisiana, he served in the U. S. Airforce for four years. After leaving the U.S. Airforce, he and his wife, Theda moved their young family to LeBleu Settlement where they reside today.
Alton retired from DOTD after 30+ years of service in 2003. He enjoyed his retirement; especially spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of his favorite moments were spent on the front porch swing visiting with family, friends, and everyone that would stop by.
He is preceded in death by his parents; five siblings; nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 61 years, Theda Allison; children, Alton (Glenda) Allison, Jr.; Bonita (Rob) Yarbrough; Juanita (Jim) Dupont; grandchildren, Ally (Justin) Foreman; Scott Allison; Katherine Bell (fiancé David Jones); Robert Allison; Matthew Allison; Rebecca (Kade) Aucoin; one bonus grandchild, Heath (Jenny) Nunez; one great-grandchild, Cade Foreman; three bonus great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are Monday, June 24, 2019 in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ray Varnado officiating. Burial will follow in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation begins Sunday in the funeral home from 5– 8 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. and will resume Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Pallbearers assisting in his service are Alton Allison, Jr.; Scott Allison; Bobby Allison; Matt Allison; Justin Foreman; Kade Aucoin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Alton’s name.
Following high school in Vinton, Louisiana, he served in the U. S. Airforce for four years. After leaving the U.S. Airforce, he and his wife, Theda moved their young family to LeBleu Settlement where they reside today.
Alton retired from DOTD after 30+ years of service in 2003. He enjoyed his retirement; especially spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of his favorite moments were spent on the front porch swing visiting with family, friends, and everyone that would stop by.
He is preceded in death by his parents; five siblings; nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 61 years, Theda Allison; children, Alton (Glenda) Allison, Jr.; Bonita (Rob) Yarbrough; Juanita (Jim) Dupont; grandchildren, Ally (Justin) Foreman; Scott Allison; Katherine Bell (fiancé David Jones); Robert Allison; Matthew Allison; Rebecca (Kade) Aucoin; one bonus grandchild, Heath (Jenny) Nunez; one great-grandchild, Cade Foreman; three bonus great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are Monday, June 24, 2019 in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ray Varnado officiating. Burial will follow in Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation begins Sunday in the funeral home from 5– 8 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. and will resume Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Pallbearers assisting in his service are Alton Allison, Jr.; Scott Allison; Bobby Allison; Matt Allison; Justin Foreman; Kade Aucoin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Alton’s name.
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