Gordon Ray Allison was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Everett and Jennie Allison. He was an Electronics Technician's Mate 1st Class in the US Navy during World War II, participating in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Invasion of Palawan Island and the Invasion of Borneo.
He married Evelyn F. Laird on November 7, 1947. Gordon worked for Tektronix for over 30 years. After retiring he became a very active member in Gideons International.
Gordon is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Warren and husband, Jon; grandson, Mike Warren and wife, Julia Moody Warren; brother, Dick Allison and sister-in-law, Glenda Martinez.
In lieu of flowers the family requests