Edward Jenner Allred

Siler City–Edward Jenner Allred, 93, of Siler City, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Wesley Long Community HospitalA memorial graveside service for both Mr. and Mrs. Allred will be held in Siler City, the date is to be determined.Mr. Allred was born April 22, 1917 in Randolph County to the late Burgess Milton and Annie Victoria Cox Allred. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Thelma Pendergrass Allred, who died on May 8, 2010, his brothers, Ray Herndon Allred and Elmer Lee Allred. Mr. Allred grew up in Franklinville, N.C. He retired from UNC Public Television where he was a TV Engineer for over 15 years. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the US Army Air Corp. Mr. Allred, a pilot maintained his love of flying and was a private flight instructor for many years. He also earned his Amateur Radio License (Ham Operator) and spoke across the world under the call sign W4NHF. Guitar, songwriting and his family were his passionsHe is survived by his daughters, Lou (Louise) A. Early and husband, Wallace L.Early of Reidsville and Marty (Martha) A. Keith and husband, Preston W. Keith of Greensboro.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, N.C. 27405There will no formal visitation at this time.