Gail Wayne Allison

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.