Floyd E. Allred, 78, of Colora, MD, passed away Wednesday February 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Colora, Floyd was born on May 10, 1935, the son of the late Bernice Brammer Allred and Floyd E. Allred, Sr. Floyd was a self- employed farmer and lived and farmedContinue Reading
Floyd E. Allred, 78, of Colora, MD, passed away Wednesday February 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of Colora, Floyd was born on May 10, 1935, the son of the late Bernice Brammer Allred and Floyd E. Allred, Sr. Floyd was a self- employed farmer and lived and farmed in the Colora area all his life. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and also served for 42 years on the Cecil County Conservation District Board. He was recognized as a pioneer of no-till planting.
An active member of Janes United Methodist Church for 42 years, Floyd served the church in many capacities. He was member of the Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group, the Seekers Sunday School Class and Janes Senior Saints.
Floyd was an active Lions Club member. He served in Rising Sun Lions for many years and then joined Conowingo Lions in order to serve on the Board of West Cecil Health Center. Floyd enjoyed reading, puzzles, sports, dancing and traveling. He had traveled to all 50 states and six foreign countries. He was a member of a dance group, Southern Sidekicks, for 20 years. This devoted husband, father and grandfather will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lorraine; sons David (Delia), Stephen (Beverly) and Jeffrey (Sharon) and grandchildren, Hannah, Mallory, Amanda, Nicholas, Mathew, Carson and Kerrigan; and step grandchildren Liza Manjarrez and Nicole Vanderwerff. He is also survived by a brother, Rodney of Claremore, OK and a sister, Darlene Gibson of Colora. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Daniel.
A celebration of his life will be held Monday February 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Janes United Methodist Church, Rising Sun, MD. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday February 23 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911 and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins or Amedisys Hospice c/o the funeral home.
Gary Hinkle
left a message on February 27, 2014:
Deepest sympathies to the Allred family. What a gentle man, He was always gracious and kind to everyone he met. I knew Floyd all my life and never heard an angry word. Heaven is truely a better place, with Floyd in it.
Bobbi Lander Kulis
left a message on February 26, 2014:
On behalf of the members of the Upper Chesapeake Community Band we are so sorry to hear of the passing of one of our biggest fans. Floyd did not miss any of our concerts performed in the Rising Sun area. We will truly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Lori Combs
left a message on February 25, 2014:
I want to express my sympathy to Lorraine and the family. Floyd was a very sweet man. He was always smiling when ever I would see him. I am thankful that I could call him my friend. I always enjoyed watching he and Lorraine doing the Triple-Two Step. Floyd you will be missed by the many hearts that you had touched. May God be with your loved ones and give them strength during this difficult time. Rest In Peace my friend!
Bob and Ruth Ann Kirk
left a message on February 24, 2014:
I've known Floyd all of my life. He will be deeply missed. Our sympathies to his family. You are in our hearts and prayers, Bob Kirk
Johnny Lyon
left a message on February 24, 2014:
I only knew Uncle Floyd breifly. My wife has know Aunt Tootie & Uncle Floyd her whole life, since Aunt Tootie was her Grandmother's sister. I was lucky enough to meet Floyd last year when we took our little girl Marley over to their house for a visit. Such a beautiful home. I can see why Floyd loved the area. There have only been a few times in my life where I have met someone & felt an instant connection. Meeting Floyd was one of these times. He was such a sweet man with a kind heart. Even though we probably had 30+ years seperating us we had an instant friendship. He decided he liked me & I decided I liked him... that doesn't happen very often in this life. He welcomed us into his home & fed us lunch... spent a few hours visiting & sharing memories of his wife, kids, grandkids & home. Treated me like I was family even though I had never met the man until a few hours earlier. Gave big heartfelt hugs when it was time for us to go. I'm glad I got to know Floyd, however brief the meeting may have been. I'll miss you, friend.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cortny Lyon
left a message on February 24, 2014:
Some of my fondest memories of growing up was spending time with you, Aunt Tootie, and my grandmother (Kitty Serfinski) on your farm. Those hot summer afternoons spent by the pool, hearing the buzz of the electric lines, cows mooing in the distance, Aunt Tootie's sweet tea under the catalpa tree, Herr's pretzels & corn on the cob. Uncle Floyd would come in from the fields down the long drive way and have the farm dogs chasing his truck. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you folks the last time we came out to visit Maryland and I am happy you were able to meet my family now that I am all grown up. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! xoxoxoxox
John and Charlotte Meck
left a message on February 24, 2014:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blair and Cammy Yurkanin
left a message on February 24, 2014:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Lee & Elaine Holbrook
left a message on February 23, 2014:
We will miss you Floyd! We are so happy to have known you over the years! Lee & Elaine
Melissa Copenhaver
left a message on February 23, 2014:
Just a quick note to say I really enjoyed being around Floyd as he was such a cheerful person who was always smiling. He was a kind and caring man - he will be missed by a lot of people.
shirley mackey
left a message on February 22, 2014:
WE LOST A GREAT FRIEND THIS WEEK FLOYD ALLRED WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A MAN WHO SERVED OUR COMMUNITY AND WAS A FRIEND TO ALL
Betsy Taylor
left a message on February 22, 2014:
I was so sorry not to be able to visit with Floyd before his passing. I last saw him at Calvert Manor Nursing Home when he was visiting Bill (Jake) Graham in June, 2013. Jake later died but Floyd was there, trying to be supportive, to connect, and to make Jake laugh. And that is who Floyd Allred was - a true giver to others. My father, Dr. Neil R. Taylor Jr., truly appreciated and enjoyed Floyd as a friend and fellow member of Jane's Methodist Church. They enjoyed talking politics, farming, and debating about the news of the day. Floyd was an extremely loyal and supportive friend to my father as he faced his own rare illness and decline in 2006 and 2007. I remember Floyd coming to our house when a visitor from the Soviet Union was coming through town in the early 1980s. This was before the fall of the Soviet Union and it was extremely rare to have someone coming who was not an official member of the Communist Party. We had a tea party and discussion with the young traveler and Floyd was fascinated. Turns out he had toured the Soviet Union as a younger man which surprised us all! Floyd was completely unique. He was conservative and progressive; a loyalist and a maverick; a man with genuine curiosity and unwavering opinions and beliefs. His commitment to no-till farming was decades ahead of his times. No till is not understood to be one of the most important things we can do to save and protect topsoil and to keep dangerous greenhouse gas emissions harbored safely underground. I will really miss Floyd. I left Rising Sun in 1972, but on all my return trips. Floyd was there, always ready with a hug, a smile, and questions about my life. He was there with encouragement and support when members of my family died too soon - my brother Neil and my mother Anne. I give thanks for a man who lived life so well. He was a light in the world and he will be sorely missed. I send my deepest sympathy to family and friends. Betsy Taylor
Ted Haas
left a message on February 21, 2014:
As a retired County Agricultural Agent/UMD of Cecil County I must admit Floyd Allred was one of my favorite farmers. He was one of the most innovative farmers of the county, region and state. Floyd was one of Maryland's agricultural pioneers in the agronomic area of no- till production. He and neighboring Conowingo farmer- Alfred Workman- were my "go to"guys for the no-till applied knowledge field. Floyd Allred will be remember by this individual as a strong leader in the support of his beloved agricultural community! Ted Haas, 1980-1995 Cecil Co. Agric. Agent/UMD
Elizabeth Tiemann
left a message on February 20, 2014:
Floyd was such a pillar of the community ~ friendly and so enjoyed getting people together. It was my pleasure to know him. He will be greatly missed by all.
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Gary Hinkle
left a message on February 27, 2014:
Deepest sympathies to the Allred family. What a gentle man, He was always gracious and kind to everyone he met. I knew Floyd all my life and never heard an angry word. Heaven is truely a better place, with Floyd in it.
Bobbi Lander Kulis
left a message on February 26, 2014:
On behalf of the members of the Upper Chesapeake Community Band we are so sorry to hear of the passing of one of our biggest fans. Floyd did not miss any of our concerts performed in the Rising Sun area. We will truly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Lori Combs
left a message on February 25, 2014:
I want to express my sympathy to Lorraine and the family. Floyd was a very sweet man. He was always smiling when ever I would see him. I am thankful that I could call him my friend. I always enjoyed watching he and Lorraine doing the Triple-Two Step. Floyd you will be missed by the many hearts that you had touched. May God be with your loved ones and give them strength during this difficult time. Rest In Peace my friend!
Bob and Ruth Ann Kirk
left a message on February 24, 2014:
I've known Floyd all of my life. He will be deeply missed. Our sympathies to his family. You are in our hearts and prayers, Bob Kirk
Johnny Lyon
left a message on February 24, 2014:
I only knew Uncle Floyd breifly. My wife has know Aunt Tootie & Uncle Floyd her whole life, since Aunt Tootie was her Grandmother's sister. I was lucky enough to meet Floyd last year when we took our little girl Marley over to their house for a visit. Such a beautiful home. I can see why Floyd loved the area. There have only been a few times in my life where I have met someone & felt an instant connection. Meeting Floyd was one of these times. He was such a sweet man with a kind heart. Even though we probably had 30+ years seperating us we had an instant friendship. He decided he liked me & I decided I liked him... that doesn't happen very often in this life. He welcomed us into his home & fed us lunch... spent a few hours visiting & sharing memories of his wife, kids, grandkids & home. Treated me like I was family even though I had never met the man until a few hours earlier. Gave big heartfelt hugs when it was time for us to go. I'm glad I got to know Floyd, however brief the meeting may have been. I'll miss you, friend.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cortny Lyon
left a message on February 24, 2014:
Some of my fondest memories of growing up was spending time with you, Aunt Tootie, and my grandmother (Kitty Serfinski) on your farm. Those hot summer afternoons spent by the pool, hearing the buzz of the electric lines, cows mooing in the distance, Aunt Tootie's sweet tea under the catalpa tree, Herr's pretzels & corn on the cob. Uncle Floyd would come in from the fields down the long drive way and have the farm dogs chasing his truck. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you folks the last time we came out to visit Maryland and I am happy you were able to meet my family now that I am all grown up. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! xoxoxoxox
John and Charlotte Meck
left a message on February 24, 2014:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blair and Cammy Yurkanin
left a message on February 24, 2014:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Lee & Elaine Holbrook
left a message on February 23, 2014:
We will miss you Floyd! We are so happy to have known you over the years! Lee & Elaine
Melissa Copenhaver
left a message on February 23, 2014:
Just a quick note to say I really enjoyed being around Floyd as he was such a cheerful person who was always smiling. He was a kind and caring man - he will be missed by a lot of people.
shirley mackey
left a message on February 22, 2014:
WE LOST A GREAT FRIEND THIS WEEK FLOYD ALLRED WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A MAN WHO SERVED OUR COMMUNITY AND WAS A FRIEND TO ALL
Betsy Taylor
left a message on February 22, 2014:
I was so sorry not to be able to visit with Floyd before his passing. I last saw him at Calvert Manor Nursing Home when he was visiting Bill (Jake) Graham in June, 2013. Jake later died but Floyd was there, trying to be supportive, to connect, and to make Jake laugh. And that is who Floyd Allred was - a true giver to others. My father, Dr. Neil R. Taylor Jr., truly appreciated and enjoyed Floyd as a friend and fellow member of Jane's Methodist Church. They enjoyed talking politics, farming, and debating about the news of the day. Floyd was an extremely loyal and supportive friend to my father as he faced his own rare illness and decline in 2006 and 2007. I remember Floyd coming to our house when a visitor from the Soviet Union was coming through town in the early 1980s. This was before the fall of the Soviet Union and it was extremely rare to have someone coming who was not an official member of the Communist Party. We had a tea party and discussion with the young traveler and Floyd was fascinated. Turns out he had toured the Soviet Union as a younger man which surprised us all! Floyd was completely unique. He was conservative and progressive; a loyalist and a maverick; a man with genuine curiosity and unwavering opinions and beliefs. His commitment to no-till farming was decades ahead of his times. No till is not understood to be one of the most important things we can do to save and protect topsoil and to keep dangerous greenhouse gas emissions harbored safely underground. I will really miss Floyd. I left Rising Sun in 1972, but on all my return trips. Floyd was there, always ready with a hug, a smile, and questions about my life. He was there with encouragement and support when members of my family died too soon - my brother Neil and my mother Anne. I give thanks for a man who lived life so well. He was a light in the world and he will be sorely missed. I send my deepest sympathy to family and friends. Betsy Taylor
Ted Haas
left a message on February 21, 2014:
As a retired County Agricultural Agent/UMD of Cecil County I must admit Floyd Allred was one of my favorite farmers. He was one of the most innovative farmers of the county, region and state. Floyd was one of Maryland's agricultural pioneers in the agronomic area of no- till production. He and neighboring Conowingo farmer- Alfred Workman- were my "go to"guys for the no-till applied knowledge field. Floyd Allred will be remember by this individual as a strong leader in the support of his beloved agricultural community! Ted Haas, 1980-1995 Cecil Co. Agric. Agent/UMD
Elizabeth Tiemann
left a message on February 20, 2014:
Floyd was such a pillar of the community ~ friendly and so enjoyed getting people together. It was my pleasure to know him. He will be greatly missed by all.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.