Gary Allran Obituary
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Lisa Dover
January 25, 2019
Chip, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He always had a smile and kind words and could be counted on donating his blood at all of my blood drives at CHS. Prayers for his wonderful family.
Carroll Ned & Betty Beam
January 3, 2019
So sorry for the loss of Gary. He was a special guy with a love for doing the right things. . A good Christian.
Lynn Setzer
January 3, 2019
Hard to find a sweeter human being then Gary Allran. You are sure to be missed.
Kevin Bost
January 2, 2019
Lon was a great man and friend to me, I learned a great deal about how to treat people ,I will miss him always! Kevin Bost
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Sally Beach
January 2, 2019
Always sad to read about the passing of family and Gary Allran was the only other Allran I knew except for Sadie and Jim. Mrs Lola Allran was my husband Bill's grandmother and all were close to Gary. He was known to be a a loving Christian man who always had a smile on his face . My prayers for the family.
Sid Stroupe
December 26, 2018
RIP Gary.
Gary Simpson
December 30, 2018
So sorry to hear this. Gary was one of a kind! He loved his family and his church. He was friend to everyone. He will be greatly missed!
Lois and JD Hullander
December 30, 2018
I knew Gary from our association at Carolina Freight Carriers and worshiping together at St. John's Lutheran Church. I never remember seeing Gary without a huge smile on his face. He always greeted you enthusiastically like he was so happy to see you. These are wonderful memories of our sweet friend, Gary. Condolences to your family. You are so blessed to have had him in your life. ❤
Chris (Edwards) Schmitt
December 29, 2018
A wonderful and kind father, husband and friend indeed. And one of the funniest I've ever known! My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
Ron Hovis
December 29, 2018
Gary Allran was a great guy who loved Jesus Christ, his family and having a great time with his friends. Everyone at Carolina Freight Carriers enjoyed being associated with Gary. Gary Lon Allran will be greatly missed in Cherryville. Prayers for his family
Larry and Kay Turner
December 29, 2018
What a wonderful Dad you all had. Larry and I will always remember our first date was with your sweet parents to a Lenoir Rgyne football game. A lovely Christian couple--so kindvto everyone!
Rhoda and Mark StJohn
December 29, 2018
It is always difficult to read of the passing of am old family friend. Hugh Davis worked with Gary at Carolina Freight for a long time...but also socialized and "Scouted" with Hugh, Wilda, Joyce and Rhoda. Rhoda has been recounting stories ever since she read the news...precious memories how they linger!
Butch Boyd
December 29, 2018
I worked with Gary at Carolina Freight for many years and never met anyone like him.
A true man of God and a true friend. He will be missed. I'm sorry for your lose but Heaven is even more brighter now.
Anne and Bud Black
December 28, 2018
What a great, nice man Gary Allran was. He was always at the Little League games when our sons played ball together. What a pleasure it was to see him at those games. We had a wonderful time, and we became friends with him and Julia. Wonderful memories of both of them. They were special folks. Our deepest sympathy to Chip, Alice, and Clara Sue. God bless you all during this sad time.
Melanie Hatley
December 28, 2018
Please accept our sincere condolences.
John and Melanie Hatley
Brett Carver
December 28, 2018
I had the pleasure of taking care of this sweet man in the hospital prior to him passing. He was such a grateful and pleasant soul. There's no doubt he is looking down at us.
Tom Allen
December 27, 2018
So sorry about Gary Lon. Thoughts and prayers for your family....Tommy and Renee Allen
Alice Dellinger
December 26, 2018
Alice, Clara Sue and Chip, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Gary Lon. He always had that special smile. A wonderful man. My sympathy to the family.
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