Lester Charles Allison, Jr.

Lester Charles Allison, Jr., age 85 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Allison was born on February 16, 1929 in Gainesville, Ga to the late Lester Charles Allison, Sr., and Ivah McDaniel Allison. Mr. Allison was an avid hunter and outdoors man. He was a cycling gold medalist in Georgia Senior Olympics and also competed on the national level. In addition to his parents, Mr. Allison was preceded in death by his sister, Lela Allison Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Meaders Allison, Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Rebekah Allison, Cleveland, Lloyd and Mary Allison, Cleveland, Conrad and Terrie Allison, Cleveland; grandchildren, Miranda Allison (Zach) Philyaw, Wesley Allison, Brandon and Teri Allison, Daniel Allison, Tracie Allison; great grandchildren, Bryson Philyaw, Brayden Philyaw, Breah Allison, and Kyle Allison. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Rocky Hopkins and the Rev. Jack Enloe will officiate. Interment will follow at Gateway Memory Park. The family will receive friends from 2-4PM and 6-8PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the White County FFA – 2600 Highway 129 N, Cleveland, GA 30528. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.barrettfh.com Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.