Orba Allison

Born Sept. 15, 1941, at Poplar Bluff, son of Maudie Fox Allison of Puxico and the late Miles Allison, he was a union electrical lineman before retiring and veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors in addition to his mother include: two daughters, Michelle Hinzel of Lincoln, Ill., and Chelynn Bell of Clarksville, Tenn.; and five brothers, four sisters and five grandchildren.

Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Graveside services were conducted at 9 a.m. today at the Wappapello Cemetery.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter was in charge of arrangements.