The Jackson Herald            October 31

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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 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