Gerald Roy Allison, age 59, of Gainesville, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on
Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Mr. Allison was born on December 7, 1961, in Demorest, Georgia, to the late
Benny Allison and Nina Prothro. He was the president and CEO of Allison Leasing
and was of the Baptist faith. Gerald loved playing music and was inducted into
the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. He was an incredible entertainer. Gerald
enjoyed coaching little league baseball in White County and at The University of
North Georgia.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Allison, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law,
Trent and Taylor Allison, Dawsonville; sister and brother-in-law, Kamie and Randy
Fogarty, Conyers; aunts, Patricia Allison, Sue Cochran, Pam Cantrell; brothers-in-
law, Eugene Miller, Richard Miller, Ed Miller; sister-in-law, Teresa Bolin; several
nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Memorial services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the
Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Swayne Cochran and Rev. Bill Coen will
officiate.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral
home.

To share a memory or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit
www.barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.