Paul James Allison (1931 - 2012)

Born 12 Nov 1931 in Marion, Indiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Loretta Mae (Selch) Allison — married 8 May 1952 in Morgan, Indiana, United States

Died 25 Jun 2012 at age 80 in Hall, Morgan, Indiana, United States

Biography

Paul was born in 1931. He was the son of Cleo Allison and Leona Wilhite. He passed away in 2012.

Obituary

Paul James Allison, 80, of Mooresville, died at home on June 25, 2012. He was born on November 12, 1931 to Cleo and Leona (Wilhite) Allison in Indianapolis.

Paul attended Monrovia High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 1951 and served for 4 years. Paul married Loretta Selch on May 8, 1952, recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were blessed with 4 children. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Hall. Paul was an automotive mechanic, owning and operating the Hall Garage, and was a Monroe/Gregg school bus driver. Most recently, he was a driver for Yellow Freight and a member of the Teamsters Union, retiring in 1988. Paul enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, vacationing, and spending winters in Florida. He also enjoyed taking his family out for Sunday dinners and gardening.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Judy Rose. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Loretta Allison; children, Sondra Smith of Arcadia, David (Patricia) Allison of Mooresville, Peggy (James) White of Pennsylvania, and Melanie (Brian) Corya of Mooresville; sister, Irene Rush of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Amber Smith, Ashley Allison, Erin Allison, Amy (Doug) Powlen, Christopher White, Alvin White III, James White III, Chantel Stamper, Cameron Stamper, Jacob Corya, and Jacynda Corya; and a great grandchild, Samuel Powlen.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Services will be held at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior on Friday, June 29, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church of Hall, 5830 W. Hurt Road, Monrovia, IN 46157. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery of Hall.

Sources

• "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1YZ-MJY : 15 March 2018), Paul Allison in household of Cleo Allison, Wayne Township, Marion, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 49-67, sheet 10B, line 75, family 229, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1076.
• "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV99-63MN : 10 December 2017), Paul J Allison and Loretta Mae Selch, 08 May 1952; citing Morgan, Indiana, United States, Marriage Registration, Indiana Commission on Public Records, Indianapolis; FHL microfilm 007578382.
• "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K49K-MF6 : 19 May 2014), Paul J Allison, 25 Jun 2012; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
• Find A Grave: Memorial #92710443