Gail Wayne Allison
April 18, 1954 ~ August 24, 2011
Gail Wayne Allison, 57, Greenwood, died peacefully at home on August 24, 2011. Gail was born April 18, 1954, in Indianapolis, to the late William Gerald and Waneta (Smitherman) Allison.
He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1972. Gail worked early on for Detroit Diesel and later worked as the Senior Mechanic for 29 years at the Center Grove School Corporation. He also was the proud owner of Allison’s Garage for a number of years. Gail served in the United States Navy from 1973-77 and also in the Indiana National Guard from 1999-2004. He was a member of the American Legion Post #103. Gail won the Indiana State School Bus Driver International Safety Competition in 2007 and 2008. Additionally, he took second place in the national competition on one occasion.
Survivors include his wife, Raisa A. Allison; daughters, Sarah Allison of Plainfield and Danielle Allison of Mooresville; step-sons, David Tibbs of Tennessee and Jonathan Tibbs of Bunker Hill; brothers, Gary D. Allison (Myrline) of Indianapolis and Tony E. Allison (Tammy) of Quincy; grandchildren, Connor Ray Hancock, Garrett Tibbs, and Audrey Grace Tibbs; parents-in-law, David S. and Nancy Davis of Indianapolis.
The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2011, at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011. Cremation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Hospice. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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The state technicians competition won’t be the same with out Gail. He will be missed. Rick Woebbeking DeKalb Central Schools
Sorry I cannot attend the showing today. I will miss Gail. Thinking of Gail will always bring a smile to my face. He was always whistling & smiling. My children & I will always think of him as either PeeWee Herman or Popeye. Thank you for all you gave to others and rest in peace. ~~Beth Connerley & family
I worked with Gail at Center Grove from 1994 – 1998. Gail had a huge impact on my life. When I first heard he was sick I knew I needed to see him and share with him just how much he influenced me. I saw him this past spring right after his first treatment. I shared with him that his eye for details and perfection had flowed over into my business and personal life and thanked him for showing me how much just the smallest of things matter. Gail was probably the most caring unselfish person I ever met. I am honered to have been able to call him my friend. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his faimly and co-workers. Steven R. Lovins Gatlinburg Tennessee.
I drove a bus for 13 years at Center Grove and Gail was always there if you needed him. I am so glad I got to see him on his birthday at the bus garage. I have fond memories of my ‘bus family’. He will be missed but we have our memories to cherish. Thanks to his family for sharing him. Sorry I could not be there today, but you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Kay Tearman
Gail’s humor had a way of bringing people together. Thank you for the laughter, thank you for the pleasure as now your memory becomes a real treasure. You will be missed! Rick Stambaugh