William Rush Allison

William Rush Allison, Jr. passed away surrounded by his family on February 6, 2014. Born September 7, 1933, in Abilene. Bill was the only child of Rush and Irene Allison. Receiving his diploma from New Mexico Military Institute in 1951 and degree from Texas A&M in 1955, Bill's experiences are highlighted by a career in Naval Aviation, retiring with the rank of Captain in 1978. An avid sailor, he returned home to Abilene from the sea in 2002. He will miss his large family, many friends and acquaintances. Bill met and married Antonia Caricato in 1957 in Washington, D.C. Bill felt his finest accomplishments are his beloved children: daughter Nancy Turner and husband Drew of Colleyville; daughter Laurie Jay and husband Gary of McKinney; daughter Stephanie Swenson and husband Daryl of Arlington; and grandchildren, Zach, Ian, and Olivia Turner, Ashley Jay O'Boyle and husband Matt, Anna and Eli Jay, Antonia, Isaac, and Elena Swenson, and great grandsons, Zeke and Liam O'Boyle. Miracle Turner preceded her grandfather in death in 1986. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal followed by burial with Military Honors at Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal, 602 Meander, Abilene, TX 79602, or to a favorite charity.