Benny Allison

Benny Jack AllisonBenny Jack Allison, 84, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. He was born on Oct. 12, 1928 in Big Coon Valley near Stevenson, Ala., and was a long-time resident of Chattanooga, Tenn. Benny Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the war, he worked at DuPont in Chattanooga and then for many years at K-mart, where he eventually retired.He is preceded in death by his wife, Dean Hill Allison; mother, Arie Steele Allison, step mother Bobbie Wynn Allison and father, William C. Allison; sister Dorothy Allison Dean and brothers, Will, Hub and Duck Allison.Mr. Allison is survived by his sons, Randall Clay Allison and Patrick Steven Allison, both of Chattanooga. He also has many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.The family will receive friends today from 5-7 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. 423-877-3524. Funeral services will be held at Lane Funeral home on Monday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m. with visitation before the service from 2-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:"Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org/tn7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 22, Chattanooga, TN 37421 "Hospice of Chattanooga at www.hospiceofchattanooga.org 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences. Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace 877-3524.