Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Richard M. Allison Jr.
Richard M. Allison Jr.
Obituary
Guest Book
Richard Allison Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Richard, born in Americus, GA, was the son of the late Richard Manson "Dick", Sr. and Erline Ferguson Allison. Shortly after, he moved to Clovis, New Mexico where he lived like a real-life cowboy. At the age of 5 he moved back to Cochran in 1942 when his father purchased the old Peacock Farm. He lived all the rest of his days on that farm.
Richard graduated from Cochran High School in 1953 and then UGA in 1963 with a history major. In between those years he enlisted in the Air Force and served four years. After UGA he came home to help his father on the farm. Drought forced him to seek employment at Robins Air Force Base where he retired after 29 years. He retired with the sole purpose of being the chief guardian of his first grandson, John-Thomas.
Richard volunteered his time selflessly to Boy Scouts, teaching Sunday School, and 4H shooting sports. He and Angie taught the College and Career Sunday School class for 20 years. He is most remembered and treasured for his time with the 4-H shooting sports. He volunteered for 30 years in this sport. His passion was teaching young people how to be safe and accurate with a gun.
He was an active member of the Hawkinsville Rotary Club as well as the Mount Hope #9 Masonic Lodge F&AM. Richard was a member of Westview Baptist Church for 19 years at the time of his death.
Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Angie; his son Richard (Stephanie) Allison; two daughters Julie (Daniel) Mullis and Katie (Matt) Robertson; his grandchildren are Amy and Chris Allison, John-Thomas and Samuel Mullis, and Jaylin and Caleb Robertson; his sister Anne (Don) MacMillan of Tampa FL.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Gideons International, PO Box 95, Cochran, GA 31014 or the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, 9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Palmetto, GA 30268
To send a flower arrangement in memory of
Richard M. Allison, Jr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.
Mathis Funeral Home
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
151 E. Dykes Street, Cochran, GA 31014
Make a Donation
in Richard Allison's name
People and places connected with Richard
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Allison's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
