ELMER ALLISON

ARKADELPHIA, Ark.—Elmer Odell Allison, 76, of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at his home. <br />Mr. Allison was born May 1, 1933, in Horatio, Ark. He was retired from Imperial Irrigation District, El Centro, Calif., and a Korean War Air Force and Air Force Reserve veteran. <br />Survivors include his former wife, Mary Catherine Smith; two daughters, Pamela Sue and David Hulsey of Okolona, Ark., and Deborah Lynn “Debbie” and Thomas Crofton of Texarkana; one sister, Bertie Mae Allison of El Centro; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. <br />Services will be 2 p.m. today at Smyrna United Methodist Church, Okolona, with the Rev. Carlton Cross officiating. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery under direction of Welch Funeral Home. <br />Memorials may be made to Smyrna Cemetery Fund c/o Vonnie Smith, 1369 Davidson Campground Road, Okolona, AR 71962. <br />Online registration is at www.welchfh.net. <br /> <br />