The Jackson Herald October 31, 1973
William
Thedford Allen, 63, of Hoschton, died October 18 at St. Joseph's Hospital in
Atlanta after a short illness. Born in Jackson County he was the son of
Carl and Elizia (Eliza) Skelton Allen. He was a member of Center United
Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Varie Watkins Allen of
Hoschton, three sons; Leroy Allen of Braselton, William Donald Allen of Hoschton,
Billy Allen of Baltimore, MD; three daughters; Mrs. Gloria Ann Clark of Hoschton,
Mrs. Frances Wallace of Atlanta, Mrs. Sue Meadows of Doraville, two brothers;
Edward Allen of Winder, Howard Allen of Hoschton, one sister; Mrs. Geneva
Anderson of Toccoa, 18 granchildren, 3 great-granchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:30pm Saturday October
20 at Center United Methodist Church with Revs Rudolph Dixon, Kenneth Brewer and
Buyon Taylor officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
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Jayne Deerfield 2004
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Thedford Allen with brothers Grover, Edward, and Howard
and sister either Fleetie or Geneva.
Children of Carl C. and Eliza Skelton Allen.
Photo contributed by Paulette Moon