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Obituary- William Ray (Bill) Allison
Wednesday, May 24, 2006


William Ray (Bill) Allison, age 53, of Philadelphia, TN. Passed away suddenly May 13, 2006. Bill loved the horses and was active in the Walking Horse Association. Some of his show horses were, Super Sassy, 1983 Reserve Two-Year-Old Amateur World Champion, Son Of A Beam, and Generator Crown King.

            He is survived by his wife Judy, sons Chris (Carrie) and Josh, daughter Angie, grandchildren Colby and Jada, and his parents Curtis and Virginia Allison.

            Received friends Monday, May 15, funeral was at 8:00 pm at Click Funeral Home Chapel, Lenoir City, TN. Graveside service and burial were at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, May 16.

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