Melvin Allred

Elon, NC Melvin Daniel Allred, age 67, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at his home after one week of critical illness. Melvin was born September 15, 1941in Alamance County but lived a majority of his life in Caswell County on the farm that he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Myrtle Allred. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patsy Davis Allred and by their four sons, Steve Allred and Deana Staley of Elon, Jerry Allred and his wife, Michelle of Burlington, Ronnie Allred and his wife, Jennifer of Elon, Ricky Allred and his wife, Tonya of Elon; nine grandchildren and three step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Melvin was survived by three brothers, Delmar Allred and his wife, Brenda of Elon, Johnny Allred and Faye Davis of Burlington, Claude Allred and his wife, Linda of Burlington. The Allred family would like to express their appreciation to the staff and nurses of Hospice, ARMC and the Cancer Center for their compassionate care for Melvin during his illness. The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Concord Christian Church where Melvin was a lifetime member by Pastor Keith Murray and the burial will follow in the church cemetery Memorials may be made to Concord Christian Church c/o Doug Simmons 5730 Cherry Grove Rd. Elon, NC 27244 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com