Robert W. Allred "Pastor Bob", 78, was called home by His Heavenly Father on August 19, 2022.  He faithfully served the Lord for 51 years pastoring, teaching and sharing God's love with everyone he met whether it was from the pulpit, on a mission field, behind a barber chair or driving a bus.  He loved to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus in everything that he did: from telling kids about Jesus using "Mickey" the Monkey, to building churches in Barbados, Costa Rica and other places, or ministering to the needs of others.  He loved his family dearly.  His favorite pastime was telling his granddaughters the adventures of "Harry and Fred" and teaching them their very own version of "Jesus Loves Me": "… this I know, for my Paw Paw tells me so."  Heaven will be a richer place because of his faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.He is survived by his wife and helpmate of 56 years, Patricia Allred.  Daughter: Julie (Montraville) Osteen of Zirconia, NC and Son: Christopher (Ellen) Allred of Charlotte, NC.  Three Granddaughters: Hayden, Holden (James) and Stella.  Great Grandson Waylon.  Brothers and Sisters: Larry and Ann Allred (Randleman, NC), Sammy and Glenda Greeson (Charlotte, NC), Dwight Hastings (Sophia, NC) and Stephen Hastings (High Point, NC) and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents: Jasper "Jack" and Dot Allred; In-laws: Alfred "Al" and Verla Hastings; infant son: Robert W. Allred, Jr. as well as a brother and sister-in-law: Donald and Priscilla Allred.A celebration of life service will be held at Bethel Wesleyan Church in Flat Rock, NC on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Tim Clark and Reverend David Duncan officiating.Internment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Polk County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. His body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service but the family will receive friends after the internment in the Family Life Center at Bethel Wesleyan Church.A special thank you to the staff of Four Seasons: Elizabeth House, Pardee Home Health, Debbie Pittillo, David Fluech, and Dr. Billie Shepherd.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Four Seasons Hospice or the Hot Dog Club Kids program in Macon, Georgia (contact Bethel Wesleyan Church).
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