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Memorial Ceremony: 6 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Visitation: 4 p.m. until time of service on Monday evening at the funeral home
James Wayne Allison, age 53, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, November 30, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.
He was born April 24, 1967, in Flora, Illinois, the son of James Neal and Phyllis (Byers) Allison. He was united in marriage to Candy J. Tolliver on August 29, 1987, at the Baptist Church in Clay City and together they have shared 33 years of marriage.
Wayne enjoyed the outdoors and cherished time spent hunting and fishing with his boys. He loved sitting in a deer stand taking photos of the many deer he saw and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Wayne enjoyed cooking, grilling, and working on derby and race cars and enjoyed his time at the track.
He is survived by his wife: Candy Allison of Xenia; 3 sons: Brandon Allison of Xenia, Cody (Bethany) Allison of Xenia, and Jeremiah (Katy) Allison of Flora; parents: Jim and Phyllis Allison of Flora; 8 grandchildren: Kyrah, Kenedee, Bradon, Bentley, Savannah, Cailyn, Braxton, Camden; 3 additional grandchildren: Adrianna, Bentley, and Carley; brother: Tony Allison of Flora; mother and father-in-law: Ron and Sue Tolliver; 2 brother-in-law’s: Alan (Maureen) Tolliver of Flora and Tom (Angie) Tolliver of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; sister-in-law: Kay (Greg) Oestreich of Clay City; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Howard and Wilma Byers; paternal grandparents: David and Fern Allison; an uncle: Sam Byers; 3 cousins: Anthony Strange, Jeff Strange, and Amanda Byers; and grandparents-in-law: Paul Landreth, Eddie and Martha McHenry, and Oren and Frances Allen.
A memorial ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until time of service on Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to RSDSA (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association) and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Candy, you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May He comfort you and protect you during this time.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ve been thinking about the kids being young and still playing ball. It was a blessing coaching with him, he will be missed. I’ll be praying for your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by so many. I want to Pray for all his family and friends. May God bless everyone of his family. I remember when i used to baby sat for wayne and his brother Tony. When their Mom would come and get them they did not want to go home. Love all of you
Such a nice man, I was so sorry to hear this. Praying for comfort for all who love him.
Rest in peace buddy
Very sorry for your loss,prayers for all.
sorry for your lost. Prayers for the family
Rest in peace Wayne . We are going to miss you . Until we meet again ..
so sorry for your loss, Wayne was a good man and will be missed by all. Prayers for the family.
Candy and boys I'm very very sorry for ur loss Wayne was a good dad and husband love u all
I’m so sorry to hear the Passing of Wayne! He was a Good Guy, and he will be missed by Many. Continued Prayers for the Family!!!
Candy,Brandon,Cody,& Jeremiah we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
My prayers are with all the family
We are so sorry for your loss...sending prayers for comfort. Big hugs
We are so sorry for your loss...sending prayers for comfort. Big hugs
My condolences and prayers for the family.
Much love and prayers coming your way, he will truly be missed 🙏
So sorry for loss...Sending hugs to all the family and friends.
We are so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss, lean on your family for support,they love you!! please take care of yourself, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs💓
Phyllis and Jim and family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. .
So sorry for your loss...:( Love you and am praying for you and your family! ❤️
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With Love, Jamey
So very very sorry for your loss. Will be praying for all of you.
Rest in peace buddy
Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to learn of Wayne's passing. I really enjoyed the short time we worked together in North Dakota. Enjoyed our time talking mainly motorcycles. May peace be with your family.
Candy and boys, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. May God wrap you in his arms and give you the strength to carry on. We love you guys and we are here if you need anything. 💔
So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and yours and bring you comfort.
Thoughts & prayers for you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy for the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are sorry to hear of your loss our prayers go out to you and your family
Candy- Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your boys as you go through this most difficult time.
Candy, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Fly high brother....full track shot!
With Our Deepest Sympathy. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Brad & Teri
So sorry for your loss! My condolences and prayers for your family.
I am truly sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers
I am so sorry for your loss. Wayne was a nice guy, easy going and lots of fun. So sad and gone too soon! He will be missed!
Candy you and your boys are in our thoughts & prayers. Wayne will be greatly missed. My heart aches for you all.
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