John Westley Allred, Iii

John Westley Allred III, 80, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, at Randolph Health.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 18, 2024, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Christian Church Cemetery.

He was born on April 8, 1944, to the late John Westley Allred Jr. and Mildred Elizabeth Allred. John worked at Sapona Manufacturing for 8 years before he moved to GE/ Black and Decker from which he retired after 29 years of service. John enjoyed gardening, especially taking care of his tomatoes and watermelons. He was an avid hunter and woodworker, and he also spent much of his time working on his tractors.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Victor Allred.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn Allred of the home; daughter, Amy Allred Conn of Whitsett, NC; sister, Dolores Keye; brothers, Tommy Allred and Marty Allred (Toni); as well as his granddaughter, Alexis Conn.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Rushwood Church, 1810 Old Farmer Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205.