William Palan Allman

William Palan Allman, lovingly known as “Bill”, “Daddy”, “Papa”and “Black Rabbit” went home to be with Jesus on May 28th, 2022 at age 84. William was born to the late Ernest and Melvina Allman in July 1937 in Kissimmee, Florida. He was a 5th generation Floridian. As a child he loved climbing trees and splashing in puddles with his brother Albert and his sister Jean. These close relationships would carry on through adulthood. In 1955 William met the love of his life, Barbara. They married on May 1st, 1960 in St. Cloud, FL. This was the beginning of 62 years of love and adventures together. Their dedication to each other, along with always placing Jesus at the center of their marriage, carried them through life’s mountains and valleys. William was a doting Father to daughter, Celeste, creating a “Daddy’s Girl” from the very beginning. He happily became “Papa” to some of Celeste’s closest friends, providing them with the loving Father they needed. This title of “Papa” was multiplied when he was promoted to Grandpa. His Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren were his greatest joys. Not a day went by where William didn't talk about how much his family meant to him.

William held a longstanding career with the Wastewater industry. He began his career in the City of Kissimmee in 1955, transferring to the City of Orlando in 1960. He studied, worked and managed all areas of wastewater treatment, obtaining his Class A license in 1962. He would go on to manage several wastewater treatment plants in the area. This included helping design, build, and manage the Iron Bridge Water Pollution Control Facility, and managing the personnel needed to handle the rapid expansion of the “Disney World” area. After managing the Iron Bridge Facility for 18 years, William retired from the City in 1996 after 36 years of dedicated service. This did not mean he stopped working. William loved giving back to the industry by creating and teaching courses, designing and proctoring exams in various programs such as short schools and classes, and serving on the Florida Water Pollution Control Operator’s Association Education Committee. At the time of his home going, William maintained the sixth oldest wastewater operating license and the eleventh oldest drinking water license in the State of Florida.

In addition to being a dedicated Husband, doting Father, and the best “Papa” to his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, William also loved to spend time with extended family and friends. He was always up for a get together, especially a good Southern BBQ, of which he often manned the grill. Throughout his life, William held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. He was active in his church, teaching Sunday School, and serving as a Deacon. He loved to serve others and did so with all of his heart. When he did finally slow down you could find him in his easy chair with a good Western on TV and his cat at his feet.

William is survived by his loving wife Barbara, his daughter Celeste [Lee] Allison, his sister Jean Allman, his Grandchildren Tristin[James] Fuller, Stephanie[Karl] Furno, Matthew[Sarah] Fishbaugh, Jackie Allison, Terra Allison, many Great Grandchildren, a large extended family, and countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. at https://www.youthranches.org or P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, Florida 32064

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Boys Town at https://www.boystown.org or 200 Flanagan Blvd., P.O. Box 6000, Boys Town, NE 68010-9988