Warren "Sonny" G. Allison

WARREN “ S ONNY ” G. ALLISO N, 72, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:40 pm, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his residence.

He was born to the late Warren and Mary (nee Brinkley) Allison on April 2, 1948 in Saltville, Virginia.

Warren married Betty Buescher on April 12, 1969 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Red Bud, Illinois; she preceded him in death on December 1, 2015.

He had worked as a coal miner for Peabody Coal for more than 20 years.

He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Red Bud, Illinois., U.M.W.A. and River Road Cruisers. He enjoyed doing leather work, especially making saddles. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and a cup of coffee.

He was a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran.

Survivors:

2 Daughters:

Hillary (Braden) Fraley Cincinnati, OH

Georgia Carter Steeleville, IL

4 Siblings:

Peggy (George) Farris Saltville, VA

Bonnie Suggs O’Fallon, IL

Charles Allison Bend, OR

Vic Allison Richlands, VA

2 Grandchildren:

Tanner Allison & Brody Carter

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife and 1 Sister – Patsy Crafton

Memorial Service:

10:00 am, Thursday, October 22, 2020

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Pastor Cory Hartz

Tarrah Vaupel

Visitation:

Thursday – 9:00 am - 10:00am

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois

We are limited to 70 people in the church. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines.

A Private Inurnment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.

Memorials:

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Red Bud, Illinois