Rev. William R. “Bob” Allred, 93, of Corydon, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020 at Harrison Springs in Corydon. He was born on December 1, 1926 in Mooresville, IN to the late Ruth Ida (Moon) and William Franklin Allred.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Allred; and two daughters Arlene Kay Allred and Ann Elizabeth (Allred) Jones.
Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a part of the 71st Infantry during World War II. After service, Bob continued his education at DePauw University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and later earned his Master’s in Divinity from The Garrett School of Theology in Evanston, IL.
Rev. Allred served the United Methodist Church as an Ordained Elder 1962; then as Pastor of churches: 1956 9/1 Helmsburg*; 1957 11/1 Cloverdale; 1960 12/1 Cory/Mt. Calvary; 1963 Cross Roads/St. Paul; 1964 Bloomington St. Paul; 1969 Paoli; 1972 9/15 Beech Grove; 1980 Washington Christ.
Most recently, Rev. Allred served as Chaplain at Franklin United Methodist Community from 1983-1990 as well as serving as Administrator at Franklin United Methodist Community from 1990-1994.
He is survived by three children; one sister; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12-3 PM at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville with a graveside service to follow at 3:30 PM in Mooresville Cemetery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Allred; and two daughters Arlene Kay Allred and Ann Elizabeth (Allred) Jones.
Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a part of the 71st Infantry during World War II. After service, Bob continued his education at DePauw University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and later earned his Master’s in Divinity from The Garrett School of Theology in Evanston, IL.
Rev. Allred served the United Methodist Church as an Ordained Elder 1962; then as Pastor of churches: 1956 9/1 Helmsburg*; 1957 11/1 Cloverdale; 1960 12/1 Cory/Mt. Calvary; 1963 Cross Roads/St. Paul; 1964 Bloomington St. Paul; 1969 Paoli; 1972 9/15 Beech Grove; 1980 Washington Christ.
Most recently, Rev. Allred served as Chaplain at Franklin United Methodist Community from 1983-1990 as well as serving as Administrator at Franklin United Methodist Community from 1990-1994.
He is survived by three children; one sister; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12-3 PM at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville with a graveside service to follow at 3:30 PM in Mooresville Cemetery.
Rev. William R. “Bob” Allred, 93, of Corydon, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020 at Harrison Springs in Corydon. He was born on December 1, 1926 in Mooresville, IN to the late Ruth Ida (Moon) and William Franklin Allred.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Allred; and two daughters Arlene Kay Allred and Ann Elizabeth (Allred) Jones.
Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a part of the 71st Infantry during World War II. After service, Bob continued his education at DePauw University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and later earned his Master’s in Divinity from The Garrett School of Theology in Evanston, IL.
Rev. Allred served the United Methodist Church as an Ordained Elder 1962; then as Pastor of churches: 1956 9/1 Helmsburg*; 1957 11/1 Cloverdale; 1960 12/1 Cory/Mt. Calvary; 1963 Cross Roads/St. Paul; 1964 Bloomington St. Paul; 1969 Paoli; 1972 9/15 Beech Grove; 1980 Washington Christ.
Most recently, Rev. Allred served as Chaplain at Franklin United Methodist Community from 1983-1990 as well as serving as Administrator at Franklin United Methodist Community from 1990-1994.
He is survived by three children; one sister; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12-3 PM at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville with a graveside service to follow at 3:30 PM in Mooresville Cemetery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Allred; and two daughters Arlene Kay Allred and Ann Elizabeth (Allred) Jones.
Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a part of the 71st Infantry during World War II. After service, Bob continued his education at DePauw University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and later earned his Master’s in Divinity from The Garrett School of Theology in Evanston, IL.
Rev. Allred served the United Methodist Church as an Ordained Elder 1962; then as Pastor of churches: 1956 9/1 Helmsburg*; 1957 11/1 Cloverdale; 1960 12/1 Cory/Mt. Calvary; 1963 Cross Roads/St. Paul; 1964 Bloomington St. Paul; 1969 Paoli; 1972 9/15 Beech Grove; 1980 Washington Christ.
Most recently, Rev. Allred served as Chaplain at Franklin United Methodist Community from 1983-1990 as well as serving as Administrator at Franklin United Methodist Community from 1990-1994.
He is survived by three children; one sister; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12-3 PM at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville with a graveside service to follow at 3:30 PM in Mooresville Cemetery.
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