Obituary of James Allred

SFC James T. Allred Eastover, SC April 17, 1920 ? July 9, 2010 Sergeant First Class James T. Allred, frequently referred to as Jim, passed away peacefully at his home in Eastover, SC on July 9, 2010. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday with close family and friends at his home on April 17th. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 12, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the Chapel at Greenlawn Funeral Home. The Reverend Laverne Hancock will officiate. A burial with full military recognition will follow in Serenity Gardens at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Mt. Elon Baptist Church, 718 Mt. Elon Church Road, Hopkins, SC 29061. Jim was born on April 17, 1920 in Brookhaven, MS, the youngest of seven children to the late Arcola and Eugene Allred. He retired from the United States Army in August 1970. During his military service he had the privilege to serve in France, Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines, as well as here at home. After his retirement, his family settled in Eastover and has lived there for the past 39 years. He was a member of Mt. Elon Baptist Church in Hopkins, SC. Also, he was a member of the Mid-Carolina Field Trial Club for 50 years and was inducted into the Association of South Carolina Field Trial Clubs Hall of Fame on May 15, 2010. Jim was a Board Member for the Eastover Ruritan Club, which he had been a part of for 10 years, and was also a member of the Eastover Supper Club. He was a regular customer at Margaret?s Southern Restaurant in Eastover and truly loved the conversations, coffee, and great friendships he made during his time there. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the many friends who called, visited, and showed their support during these last few months. Your support has shown us that we can get through this tough time if we have the love of a friend at our side. Sincere appreciation is extended to Dr. Babcock with South Carolina Oncology Associates, Dr. Beasley with Columbia Urological Associates, Dr. Isbell with Columbia Heart, and Tarsha Jones, Teresa Tidwell, and the staff of Legacy Hospice. We do not know what we would have done without you all during these last months. The compassion that each of you and your colleague?s exhibited was above and beyond the call of duty. We could not have found any better physicians and nurses to be there at the end of this journey with him and we can?t say thank you enough. You all held a special place in his heart and will forever hold a special place in ours. Jim is survived by his loving and caring wife of over 50 years Kathryn, a daughter Gail Wiggins and her husband, Richard, of Columbia, SC, and grandson Taylor Wells of Eastover, SC. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Troy Ann, grandson Adam, parents, and siblings. The family has entrusted Greenlawn Funeral Home with the arrangement.