James Stanley Allison

Hamptonville Mr. James Stanley Allison, 52, was born September 30, 1968 in Iredell County to Tony and Rachel Earl Allison. Affectionately known to his family as Stan, he was the 7th of 8 children. James attended Iredell County schools, graduating from North Iredell High in 1987. James entered into Heavenly rest on the evening of November 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Tony Allison; and two brothers, Ronnie E. Allison and Tony “Curtis” Allison. In addition to his mother, Rachel Earl Allison, James is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Tonya Madison Allison; children, Whitney L. Lomax, Deann R. Lomax, Tyra R. Allison, Jerric S. Allison, Jonathan S. (Gabbie) Allison, and Joshua S. Allison; a grandson, Zy’mir Pledger; siblings, Donnie E. (Bonnie) Allison, Sharon Dianne Allison, Debra A. (Robert) Daniels, Sonja A. Smith, and Robert Wayne (Terica Donnell) Allison; aunt, Margaret B. Allison; father-in-law, Jimmy Madison and mother-in-law, Clara Dale Madison; brothers-in-law, Earl (Jennifer) Madison and Bradley (Emily) Madison; sister-in-law, Sandra (Jeff) Bentley; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he dearly loved. James was a man of honor and wisdom who put God first and family second. He was faithful to his family and friends. He enjoyed mechanic work, cooking, coaching & watching sports, being a mentor, and being a Royall Rangers leader. James attended Trinity Christian Center in Elkin where he taught his two most loved buddies, Logan Shore and Judah Brown. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00PM, Friday November 6, 2020 at Gentry Family Chapel, 5108 US Hwy 601 Yadkinville, NC 27055, with Pastor John Cox, Pastor Jason Brown, and Rev. Jeffrey Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church cemetery, 5532 St. Paul Church Rd Hamptonville, NC 27020. Mr. Allison will be available for viewing Thursday, Nov. 5th from 11:00 to 4:00 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation 6520 N. Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the physicians and staff of Novant Health, WFBMC Transplant Team, and the staff of Yadkin Dialysis Center for the loving care given to James. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Allison family.