James Webster Allgood Sr., 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, of Athens, died Friday, August 19, 2011, at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, Georgia. He was born in Oconee County March 27, 1921 and was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Webster and Camilla Burgess Allgood.
Mr. Allgood retired from Bell's Food Markets having worked there for 46 years. He was a decorated Army soldier, served in Central Europe in Btry "E" 0f 659th FABN. and received several decorations and citations- including the World War II Victory Medal. He was a long time member of Young Harris Memorial UMC and served as Sunday School Class President and President of the Men's Club.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mavis Nunnally Allgood, daughters:Lisa A. Bryant(John) and Margie A. Hancock(Larry); sons: James W. Allgood Jr.(Monnie) and Jeffery J. Allgood(Kelly); nine grandchildren: Jay Hancock, Scott Hancock, Mandy Thornton(Craig), Justin Allgood(Crystal), Jessica Allgood, Web Allgood, Trevor Allgood, Brady Allgood, and Ava Allgood; three great grandchildren: Derek Hancock, Mara Hancock, and Camila Sky Thornton.
Visitation will be on Sunday, August 21, from 5pm to 7pm at Bernstein's Funeral Home. Services officiated by Rev. Luther Fouche and Rev. Cary Gibson will be on Monday, August 22, at 11am in the Chapel. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Pallbearers are Jay Hancock, Scott Hancock, Justin Allgood, Web Allgood, Keith Wilson and Joe Brightwell. Honorary Pallbearers are Trevor Allgood, Brady Allgood, Derek Hancock and Craig Thornton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Young Harris Memorial UMC or to the Georgia War Veterans Home Benefit Fund-Russell Building, 2249 Vinson Hwy., Milledgeville, Ga. 31061.
On line condolences may be made at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.