Gene Carlton Allred, age 89, of Asheboro died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Allred was born May 19, 1931 the son of Clifford and Virginia Steel Allred. Gene was a native of Randolph County and served in the US Army. He worked as a salesman with Custom Industries and Neil Industries and retired owner of Allred Industries. In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Yow Allred; brothers, Kenneth and Jimmy Allred; sister, Nellie Causey and grandson, Tony Hall.
He is survived by his wife of 7 years: Barbara Porter Allred of the home; sons: James Allred (Shirley) of Asheboro, Michael Allred (Sandra) of Randleman, Mark Allred (Sheila) of Archdale and John Bruce Hall (Betty) of Mustang, OK.; adopted daughter, Jennifer (Wendell) McCollum of Randleman; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister Edith Green of Forest City, NC.
Gene will lie in repose Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church, 1556 N. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jonathan Shook officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to Bailey's Grove Baptist Church, 1556 N. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 or Hospice Of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203, www.hospiceofrandolph.org.