Carl Roy Allison

Carl Allison Obituary

Carl Roy Allison, of Pulaski, Va., son of the late Thornton and Macie Gunter Allison; and husband to his wife of 50 years, Sonya O'Dell Allison, just entered the gates of heaven, on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, to walk on streets of gold, put his feet in the soft grass and crystal waters with his two children, Benny and Shanna, after living on this earth for 73 years, after a long illness and a hard fought battle with cancer. Left to grieve the loss of his love and guidance, son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Debbie; daughter and son-in-law, Robyn and Jeff; six granddaughters Cristina, Trisha, Chelsi, Jonna, Kristen, and Victoria; three grandsons, Eric, Brent, and Zachary; eight great-grandsons; three greatgranddaughters; three brothers, Donnie, Harold, and Gilmer; and two sisters, Martha Ann and Mildred. Carl kept a lot of people around warm and cool as he had his own heating and air business for more than 38 years. He was a long time member of the Bob White Blvd. Church of God. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, from the Bob White Blvd. Church of God with the Rev. Jerry Collins officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from the church where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the service hour. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, from the Allison Cemetery, Allisonia, Va., with Pulaski VFW Post #1184 conducting the Military Graveside Rites. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Carl Allison

11 Entries

Tamara (Cooke) Langebeck

July 14, 2009

To Robyn, Scottie & the Allison family-
Mr. Allison was such a good and kind man and always provided excellent service for my office. I am so sorry for what you are going through and am keeping you all in my prayers. God is with you. Love Never Dies.

July 2, 2009

july 02 2009

me and dean thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
at this sad time we had good time together.when we was going up.

kenny and dean allison
carrollton va.

Mark Martin

July 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Officers and Members USW Local 8-495

July 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carlene and Wayne Damba

July 1, 2009

Sonja:
I still remember coming to your house on weekends after Jimmy died and Peggy came home to live. I use to "tend" to Benny and had such a good time at your home. I will miss Carl; however, wouldn't want him to suffer anymore. You are a remarkable lady and just know that God will give you the Grace that you need on a daily basis. If we can do anything, please let me know. I love you and the family very much.

Weikel Family

July 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shelburn and Katherine Clark

July 1, 2009

Dear Sonya and Family,
We are very sad to hear about Carl. You and your family are very special to us and we pray God will comfort and bless you!
Sincerely and with love.

Linda Taylor

July 1, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Although we miss them greatly here on earth we will meet them again in Heaven.

Kathy Duncan

July 1, 2009

To the family of Mr. Allison-I only knew Carl on a professional basis as he came and serviced our furnace each fall. He was always so nice and friendly and helpful. We had a long talk a couple of years ago and he told me about his battle with cancer and how he almost lost his life years earlier. He told me he never gave up and he would continue to work as long as God allowed. He truly was an inspiration. I am sure he is in heaven and suffering no more. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Donald & Tammy Johnson

July 1, 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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