Obituary – Nathan Allred

Nathan Allred

Nathan Eugene Allred, 96, died on April 28, 2020 in Nocona.

He was born on March 1, 1924, in Nocona to Walter and Mary Powell Allred.

Nathan was known as a “Jack of all trades” working for Diamond Shamrock, Nocona Boot Co., and having a mobile feed mill in Nocona.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

He married Ann McCool on Nov. 18, 1947, and they were married for 27 years before she preceded him in death.

He married Myrlene Smith on Feb. 21, 1976 in Perryton.

He is survived by his wife, Myrlene Allred of Nocona; children, Elizabeth Houg and husband Derold of Las Vegas, Nev., Tim Eugene Allred of White Settlement, and Beth West and husband Kenneth of Nocona; sister, Clora Jean Nelson of Perryton; brothers, Jerold Allred and wife Cathy of Perryton, Adrian Allred of Marble Falls; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 2, at 1 p.m. at Nocona Cemetery with Minister James Messer officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Lucky Paws Animal Shelter in Nocona.