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Andrew Forrest Allred

Andrew Allred Obituary

ALLRED Andrew Forrest Allred, 46, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006. He was born March 16, 1960 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The son of John Alfred and Phyllis Terry Allred. He graduated from Douglas Freeman High School, attended Hardin Simmons University and served in the United States Navy near Beirut, Lebanon for three years. The National Republican Congressional Committee appointed Andrew as Honorary Chairman and presented him the 2005 National Leadership Award. He worked for his father in their financial services company and purchased the Mixing Bowl Bakery in 1987. He took great pride, until his final days, in serving the many loyal patrons of the bakery. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Wilson and her husband, Marvin; two brothers, Joseph Brian Allred and his wife, Elena, and Benjamin Terry Allred and his wife, Marie; two nieces, Julia Kittrell Allred and Ann Garrett Allred; his aunt, Betty Ferguson and husband, Murry of Wilmington, N.C.; and cousins, Kayron Busse and husband, Paul, Julie Hoffman and her children, Whitney and Hunter Hoffman. Andy was a kind and generous man who never met an animal he didn't like. He enjoyed golf greatly with his best pal, Ray Farhi; his Dallas Cowboys and reading literature. He leaves behind many dear friends. The family will receive friends at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2006 in the Chapel of First Baptist Church with interment on Thursday in Virgilina Cemetery, Virgilina, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michael Road, Richmond, Va. 23229 or your favorite charity.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 8, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Allred

17 Entries

Deb Childs

August 19, 2006

Dear Phyllis and family: I am so sorry to hear about Andy. I know this is a tremendous loss for you. I wish I had been in town for his memorial. Andy was such a big part of my ALW days-always there with his dad in a supporting role for the team. May the passage of time bring less pain and more joy from the many fond memories of your moments together.

Mark Schepker

August 15, 2006

This is very sad news for me and my wife. I grew up with Andy,but quickly lost touch after Freeman High. The next thing I hear is he owns his own store, time flew by I never caught up with him.I have a daughter 18 years old now that I wish he could have met. My heart goes out to family and friends, Andy was a very special person. I'm sure he will be deeply missed by all. Mark,Debbie & Joanne Schepker

The Howard, Perkins, Schiffner Families

August 11, 2006

We are out of town and are so very sorry to have learned of Andy's death. We have many happy memories of times our families spent together. Our prayers are with you.

In God's Love,

Rose Marie, Debbie, Lee, Ginger, Randy and Scott (Howard)

Mary Shingleton (formerly Hughes)

August 10, 2006

Andrew was a close friend with whom I lost touch about three years ago, after becoming so busy starting a family. I was devastated to learn of his terrible illness and passing. I am so very sad I never got the chance to truly thank him for all the times he was there for me, to listen and to offer advice. What a special, gentle person he was. I could go on and on. I just wish I had expressed this to him before he left us. Thank you, and God rest your kind soul, Andrew.

Sam Daniel

August 10, 2006

Phyllis, Joe, and Ben,

I was saddened to hear of Andy's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers and those of my family, who all were so close to Andy's grandparents, will be with you in the days ahead.

Julia Hunt (nee Bunton)

August 9, 2006

Phylis,Ben & Joe,

What a sweetheart Andrew was!! He was one of the few calms in my "wedding planning storm". I always enjoyed his quick smile & loving nature. What joy it is knowing that he is now in peace & no longer in pain. God rest his sweet soul.

Henry & Shirley Price

August 9, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Andrew's family and friends and we hope to have a visit with you in September. With much love, Henry and Shirley Price, Rogersville, TN

Sarah Fitzpatrick

August 8, 2006

Phyliss, there are no words to express my deep sorrow for you and the entire family. Even tho I did not know Andy that well, I know that he must have been a wonderful and kind person as he was blessed to have a loving family. My prayers to all of you are for strength and healing.

Much love,

Sarah Fitzpatrick

Teresa Jacobsen (formerly Bibb)

August 8, 2006

I will always remember Andrew's smile and that twinkle in his eye. In 1985, I gave him a guinea pig because I thought he needed a pet. The two of them were so funny. The pig would go to the refrigerator and, when you opened it, it would whistle for food. His mother would "pig sit" for him when he travelled. He said it was hard to get her to let him have the pig back! I am sorry he left us so soon. Rest in peace, Andrew.

Anne Heath ~ Southern Elegance Event Planners

August 8, 2006

Andrew will be greatly missed in the Richmond Wedding Community. He brought many moments of happiness to many couples over his wedding cakes. "May everyone remember him when they eat cake"... he would have a laugh over the thought. To his family he has left behind, remember he is not really gone he is forever in your hearts! And you are in our Prayers.

Tracy Platt

August 8, 2006

While I did not know Andrew as long as many others, I feel lucky to have known him. His heart was one of the kindest I have ever known. He truly was a lover of animals and captured the hearts of the most timid. From his cats at the bakery that he took such good care of (and Rudy who he took home to Max) to my Harley and Ernie who, while afraid of anyone they met - loved him instantly.

It is saddest for those of us who are left behind.

Julie Devine

August 8, 2006

Hello

I grew up with Andy and he will be missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peter Tansill

August 8, 2006

Andrew was a very dear friend to Peter and myself. He adored our twin girls, Briar and Sailor and visited them as much as he could. Peter also went to high school with Andrew. We did a lot of fun things together and he was always there for us. We will miss him so much. Love, Peter, Tori, Briar & Sailor Tansill

Marcie Bonesteel

August 8, 2006

Andrew was a joy to know and be around. He always had something funny to say and a smile on his face. He will be missed by all that knew him!

Susan Crooks

August 8, 2006

Hello,

I am sorry to hear about Andy. He was a good, kind man. I am thankful that he is no longer in discomfort. My thoughts and prayers are with the many people that loved him.

Love, Sue Smith Crooks

Kieran & Helena Sherlock

August 8, 2006

Hello from Ireland, Good Bye and God rest you Andrew. Thank you for all the joy you gave us when we visited Mary Margaret. Thank you for looking out for her in the past years, you were a true friend to any one you met, our Visit to Richmond in October will not be the same without you. we will light a candle in Ireland in your memory tomorrow. The Sherlock family.

Denise Kranich

August 8, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about Andrew. I used to host "The Wedding Party," and Andrew was on every other week. I enjoyed having him on the show because he was so much fun and always had a smile on his face. He truly brightened my day every time I saw him. Plus his cakes at the Mixing Bowl were delicious! I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with Andrew's family. May you find comfort in that Andrew was greatly loved and respected.

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