Obituary of Raymond M. Allred

Services for Raymond Maurice 'Pete' Allred, 91, of New Chapel Hill are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25, at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Gaylen Taylor officiating. Private burial will be in Williams cemetery near Chapel Hill. "Pete" passed away at Hospice of East Texas taking the hand of Jesus on, Sunday, October 21 2007. He was born October 5, 1916 in Panola County to the late William Thomas and Nora Dixon Allred. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Maudine Everett Allred, three brothers and seven sisters. Survivors include son and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Maria Allred of Edinburg, and son and daughter-in-law, Louie and Jo Allred of New Chapel Hill, and grandson, Keith McElroy, New Chapel Hill. Mr. Allred was a resident of New Chapel Hill for over 73 years and was employed by Williams Cameron Company for 35 years. After retiring from Cameron Company, he owned and operated Allred Produce Company until 1997. Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701 or Heart to Heart Hospice, 401 East Front St., Suite 120, Tyler, Texas 75702 The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24 at the funeral home.