SUNRISE: SEPTEMBER 24,1927
SUNSET: JANUARY 07, 2024
Linas Allison was born on September 24,1927 in Carthage (Panola County) Texas, to the late Jasper and Maudie ( King) Allison. He was one of 13 children who preceded him in death.
He was affectionately known as " Teeten " by his family, and " Lonnie " by his friends, and acquaintances.
As a young man, he obtained an apprenticeship in construction and carpentry. He later moved to California and began working as a welder and a driver.
He met and married Pauline Swan,to this union 9 children were born. He traveled to Los Angeles to establish a more productive life, and the purpose of the move was to protect his family from the Jim Çrow law erà. Upon moving to California, he found employment parking cars in the downtown area and driving trucks during the night shift, as a sanitation worker in the city of Hollywood.
From there he elevated to a steel erector in the iron industry. He worked in that field until retirement.
In his senior years, Linas united with Mt Tabor MBC, under the pastoral ship of Dr. Ticey Brown. He was a member of the choir (auxiliary), he attended worship service regularly ,until his health began to fail him.
The family members that preceded him in death were his wife Pauline Allison, daughters; Gracie, Vinnie, Brenda and Patricia; sons Foy. Rooney and Curt. Grandson Travis, and Great Grandson Raylen.
Linas' surviving family members: 1 son Hobert, 3 daughters Jean/Kimako,Linda/Tuliva, Paulette.
16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren.
A host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
LOVINGLY SUBMITTED BY THE FAMILY
A visitation for Linas will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions, 1016 W. 164th St., Gardena, CA 90247. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1016 W. 164th St., Gardena, CA 90247. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601.
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