Sep 15, 2018

Ronald Oakley Allison, 90, of Prosperity, died Friday, September 14, 2018, in Donnell House, Washington.

He was born February 21, 1928, in Washington, a son of George and Ressie Day Lemon.

Mr. Allison attended Trinity High School. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from January 16, 1946, until his honorable discharge November 12, 1947, with a rank of seaman first class. He served on the USS Kishwaukee and was awarded a World War II Victory Medal.

Mr. Allison worked as a mechanic and service manager for Scott Motors. He retired from Union Camp Paper Co.

He enjoyed golf, spending time at his cabin in the mountains and woodworking. He made hundreds of wood crafts and furniture, many at special requests. He enjoyed making small wooden angels he would give to people he would see or meet in his travels.

Mr. Allison was a devoted member of Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, Prosperity, where he sang in the choir.

He was also a member of Masonic Lodge 447, Claysville, and American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, Washington. He was a lifelong member of Anawanna Hunting and Fishing Club.

On June 21, 1952, he married Mary Elizabeth Lightner, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Tim (Colleen) Allison of Hickory and Terry (Jeannie) Allison of Washington; a daughter, Karen Allison Gorby of Washington; seven grandchildren, Lori (Todd) DeGarmo, Lisa Gorby, Preston (Jerica) Allison, Camden Allison and John, Erin and Jared Allison; and four great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Caleb DeGarmo and Colt and Camilla Allison.

Deceased are an infant daughter, Susan Diane Allison, and a brother, Donald E. Allison.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. An additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Thursday, September 20, in Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, Prosperity, with Pastor Larry Deemer officiating. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery, with military rites accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175. Masonic Lodge 447 will hold masonic services at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 14, Prosperity, PA 15329.

Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.