John Allison Obituary

John Miles Allison, II passed away on April 3rd, 2025 after 77 years on earth. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 10, 1947, the first-born son of John Allison, Sr and Mary Allison, who both preceded him in death. His wife of 50 years, Anita Allison, his daughter, Traci Lumpkin, and his granddaughter, Amanda Allison also predeceased him, along with his brother, James Allison.

John graduated from Catholic High School in Little Rock in 1965 and joined the United States Marine Corps. He served with distinction, including a 13-month tour in Vietnam's Quang Tri province with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron, HMM-161 as crew chief on CH-46helicopters. During his tour in Vietnam, he was awarded 28 Air Medals for his participation in combat missions. He was also awarded the Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals, both with Combat V for heroic actions in missions where he went above and beyond the call of duty, placing his own life at great risk to save fellow Marines. His exceptional leadership in the face of grave danger in Vietnam earned him a meritorious combat promotion to the rank of Sergeant.

He is survived by his children, John Allison III (Janice), Sheila Allison, Laura Durle (Anthony), Michelle Johnston (Danny), and Terri Allison Mathews; his grandchildren, Whitney Wames (Bill), Blake Johnston, Wyndelynn Shillings (Tyler), Spencer Johnston (Lindsie), Tyler Henigan, Jade Allison (George), Courtney Allison, Bernadette Durle, Blaed Mathews, Rebecca Rowett (Henry), Mallori Mathews, Matthew Durle, Colton Pallone, Gianna Durle, Angela Durle, Dominic Durle, Joshua Durle, Ethan Johnston, Alexander Durle; his great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Tyler, Zoey Neyland, Austin Shillings, Isaiah Clouse, Nora Bockman, Elaina Kay Williams, Raelin Williams, Catherine Wames, George Thompson, Paisley Shanley, Thomas Rowett, and Daniel Wames; his sister Jo Elaine Devlin (Matt) and brother Jeffrey Allison (Melissa); and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of a funeral service, he wanted a get-together with friends and family held in his honor. This will occur on April 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm at his house.