Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Allison

Jeffrey Lee Allison, 67, passed away in his home on August 9, 2023, in Morganton, North Carolina. Jeff was well known in the community as the owner of Allison's Family Restaurant where for years he made the best breakfast in town.

For anyone who knew Jeff, they were aware of his love for Tar Heels basketball and that Pepsi ran through his veins. Before retirement, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, golfing, fishing on his boat, and hunting with his father. Jeff was a huge animal lover and treated his dog like a member of the family with front seat privileges in his truck.

He is survived by his children, Shelly Allison Williams and Jeremiah Allison; step-daughter, Misty Gainey; sister, Maria Baldwin and her husband, Gary; grandchildren, Hannah Williams and Bryleigh Allison; nephew, James Baldwin; nieces, Danielle Chester and Ali Bernhardt; several aunts, uncles and cousins he was close to; and his friend, Cindy Debnam, who cared for him through his illnesses this past year.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Lee Allison; mother, Frances Mackey Deutsch; sister, Tammy Allison Gouge, who he selflessly donated his bone marrow to in her battle against leukemia; and grandson Nicholas Williams.

There will be a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Sossoman Funeral Home at 1011 South Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655. The family encourages those that attend to wear Carolina Tar Heels blue and share with one another happy memories of Jeff.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.