William Edwin Allison

William “Ed” Allison of Cleveland the love of my life went to be with our heavenly father on October 2, 2021. Ed passed with peace and grace in the presence of his family at a local hospital, due to Covid complications. He was 86, years young, born on September 12,1935. One of the things Ed enjoyed most was gathering with family and friends each week and weekend on our houseboat at Lake Ocoee. Many meals, cups of coffee and laughs were shared for more than 30 years. Beautiful memories were made and now treasured. He had a great love for boats, Lake Ocoee, camping, and Panama City Beach Florida.
He served his country proudly at the ripe age of 17 he joined the Air Force, having served in the Korean War and years of active duty and 4 years in the reserves.
Family and faith were his landmarks of his life. Jesus was definitely his friend; Ed loved the Lord. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church and served as a Deacon earlier in life. He graduated from C.S.C.C. with a degree in Criminal Justice. Later serving 30 years with the Tennessee Highway State Patrol, after retiring from the state he was engaged in several different business ventures. He bought and sold houses; he owned several school bus contracts for the county schools. He drove bus 34 and was better known by years of kids as “Mr. Ed”
Ed was an active and engaged husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, his deepest joy was showing love to his family. He was a remarkable example of selflessness, always had kind words of encouragement. Ed had a deep value for family, known as a friend to all. He was kind, honest, and amiable. Ed will be deeply missed, but forever in our hearts.
Preceded in death by his first wife Mary Allison. Ed is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 25 wonderful years Brenda Headrick Allison, children, Pam (David ) Earnest , Elise(Jeff) Denniston of Iowa, Tina(Russ) Carmichael bonus children ,Clay Headrick of Dalton Ga., Jon(Kim)Headrick of Rome Ga. grandchildren ,Edwin (Brooke)Plank, Chris ( Shannon) Cassada, Courtney(Nicholas) Betancourt, Katie(Matt) of Jonesborough, Jacob(Anna) Denniston of Iowa ,Lexie of New York, Lane Headrick of Dalton ,Hagen Headrick of Dalton, Tristan Headrick of Rome Ga, Lily Headrick of Rome Ga, Jamesen Headrick of Rome Ga. Blessed also by 9 great grandchildren and several other special relatives.
Special Friends Dewayne (Melissa) Nannery, Many thanks to his beloved care giver Tereasa Ballew.
A Celebration of his life Service will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church on Sunday October 10, 2021
Visitation will be from 2-4 with the service at 4:00 PM
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Honor of Ed Allison to the Benevolence Fund Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Rd. NW. Cleveland TN. 37312.
The family request all visitors wear mask and respect social distancing guidelines.