John Allred

John Hammett Allred, 79, of Cary, NC, passed away on October 20, 2023. He was born July 8, 1944, in Winston-Salem to Cliff and Viola Allred.

John was preceded in death by his loving wife Linda and is survived by his daughters Lisa Allred, Terri Allred, and Kristin Allred Spellacy, and grandchildren Dylan, Finn, Jack, Emma, and Elizabeth.

Upon graduation from R.J. Reynolds High School, John joined the Navy and then the Army Reserves to serve his country. John tirelessly and faithfully supported his family by working long hours in a variety of service positions and retiring from Circuit City to care for his wife Linda.

John loved the ocean, the beach, and collecting seashells. He was happiest by the ocean with his family. He was also a lifelong poet whose book of poetry was published by his daughters prior to his death.
Rather than funeral services, he requested a private scattering of his ashes comingled with his wife’s ashes at the coast of NC.

“Shell Seeker” by John Allred

We are past the middle way now
The past is now much more than the future...
If when it is over
The best that can be said of me
Is that he was a fine shell seeker
Then I can rest in peace.

He was a fine husband, father, grandfather, and shell seeker.