Orville Franklin Allred

Orville Franklin Allred, 66, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 6, 2005 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral: Graveside Service: 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Jay Bird Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Orville was born July 15, 1938 to Orval and Sarah Roberts Allred in Decatur. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Orville was retired from Lennox Industries and owner of Jaybird Enterprises. He was preceded in death by grandson, Brett Bailey. Survivors: wife, Sharron Allred; daughter, DeAnne Bailey of Houston; sons, Richard Allred and wife Jodi, Wade Allred and wife, Carla of Springtown, Scott Allred and wife, Johnetta of Chico; grandsons, Daniel, James, Justin, Cody, Casey, Christopher and Jared; granddaughters, Lisa and Kendle; brother, Gene Malone and wife, Wilda of Decatur.