Pocahontas - William Allison, 79, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011. He was born August 15, 1932 to the late John and Bessie Allison. He is also preceded in death by son Furlin Allison, four sisters; Geneva Looney, Iva Mae Witcher, Melveta Murrey, Beatrice Odom and brother Hubert Allison. He is survived by his wife Hazel Allison of the home, daughter Angela Downing of St. Louis, Mo. 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Sister Joy Obarts of Pocahontas, two brothers; Wayne and Ray Allison both of Cushing, OK. Visitation will be Sunday, October 2nd from 5 to 7p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Randy Lingenfelter and James Cocker officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery.