Visitation
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Service
Committal
Jeffrey Lee Allison, 67, passed away in his home on August 9, 2023, in Morganton, North Carolina. Jeff was well known in the community as the owner of Allison's Family Restaurant where for years he made the best breakfast in town.
For anyone who knew Jeff, they were aware of his love for Tar Heels basketball and that Pepsi ran through his veins. Before retirement, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, golfing, fishing on his boat, and hunting with his father. Jeff was a huge animal lover and treated his dog like a member of the family with front seat privileges in his truck.
He is survived by his children, Shelly Allison Williams and Jeremiah Allison; step-daughter, Misty Gainey; sister, Maria Baldwin and her husband, Gary; grandchildren, Hannah Williams and Bryleigh Allison; nephew, James Baldwin; nieces, Danielle Chester and Ali Bernhardt; several aunts, uncles and cousins he was close to; and his friend, Cindy Debnam, who cared for him through his illnesses this past year.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Lee Allison; mother, Frances Mackey Deutsch; sister, Tammy Allison Gouge, who he selflessly donated his bone marrow to in her battle against leukemia; and grandson Nicholas Williams.
There will be a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Sossoman Funeral Home at 1011 South Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655. The family encourages those that attend to wear Carolina Tar Heels blue and share with one another happy memories of Jeff.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sad to hear of Jeff's passing. Prayers for the family.
Oh how I loved my friend Jeff. He was a good man who always had a smile and a hug for me each and every time I went to his visit with him. He would throw something on the grill and we would talk and laugh for hours. I will miss you something terrible my friend.
Remembering Jeff with the fondest of memories camping and cooking over the campfire. Sharing many laughs and good times. Go rest high on that mountain.
Thanks for the fantastic memories working with you.. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Sorry we can't be there but remembering Jeff with many happy memories of growing up on Mackey Creek .
MARIA, SHELLY, JEREMIAH. WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW HOW SORRY I AM ABOUT JEFF. I LOVED HIM SO VERY MUCH. I WISH I COULD BE THERE BUT FINANCES WONT PERMIT IT. I WILL MISS JEFF SO MUCH. ILL JUST KEEP ALL THE GREAT MEMORY'S OF HIM AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. REMEMBER HE IS WITH GOD NOW AND YOUR MOM AND DAD AND TAMMY. LOVE ALL OF YOU. YOUR COUSIN BEVERLY
So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing, I plan to be at the service on Saturday. I always remember how Jeff was such a hard worker and seemed happy with his work. Keeping your family in my prayers . Blessing and strength for the days ahead. James and Sandy Mackey
Love u man I will miss u. The tarheel games will never be the same with out you. Go Heels....
Prayers for family knowing that Jeff will be missed.