Douglas O. Allison

Douglas Allison Obituary

Douglas Odell Allison, 57, of Richmond, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009.

Born in Suffolk, Va., he was the son of Marion Christine Allison and the late Arthur Kinsley Allison. Doug was an employee of Ukrop's Cary Street location.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Brenda A. Geisz and husband, Henry W., of Prince George; brothers, Larry Allison and wife, Nancy, of Chester, and Rodney K. Allison and wife, Debra, of Dinwiddie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service with the Rev. David Teschner officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1117 Fort Hayes Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Jun. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Allison

2 Entries

Debbie Shelton

June 18, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Dale Wolfrey Alter

June 16, 2009

Rodney........I am so sorry to hear of your brother Doug's passing....I knew Doug years ago when he dated my oldest sister Dianne...My sincere sympathy for you and your family at this time...If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask us....God Bless you all and I know how it feels to lose a sibling....No words can take away the pain and hurt....but remember that you will see him again oneday and when that time comes, it will be for all eternity.

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