7261. Billy Eugene8 Allgood (Cleo Laverne (Verne)7, Ross Owen6, John Frederick5, John Hesser4, Edward3, William2 Algood, Edward1 Allgood) was born in Beacon, Mahaska Co., IA September 1, 1927. Billy died May 6, 2016 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA. OBIT" Billy was born on September 1, 1927 and passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016.
OBIT: Billy E. Allgood, 88, of Oskaloosa passed away Friday morning, May 6, 2016, at the MHP Hospice Services Serenity House in Oskaloosa.
Billy Eugene Allgood was born September 1, 1927, in Beacon, Iowa the second of thirteen children born to Cleo Laverne and Lorena (Owens) Allgood. He was raised in Beacon and later the Eddyville area. He attended high school in Oskaloosa and celebrated with the graduating class of 1944. Billy entered the Army Air Force, November 1, 1945 and served until December 31, 1946. Upon his return home he worked for Skelly Oil Company, the Block Ice Plant in Oskaloosa, and the John Morrell Meat Packing Company in Ottumwa. In 1953, he was hired by Clow Valve Company. He served in several positions at Clow including, quality control manager, materials manager and field engineer. He was serving as general sales manager when he retired in 1986.
Billy married the love-of-his-life, Betty Jean Reynolds, May 15, 1947, at the First Baptist Church in Oskaloosa. Billy was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church and served in many capacities over the years. He was a member of the Tri-Luminar Lodge, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the American Legion Post #34. Billy enjoyed golfing and hunting pheasants in his younger years. After he and Betty had retired, they began wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona. They made many new friends and enjoyed 27 winters there.
Billy’s family includes his children: Jim Allgood of Kansas City, MO, and Shirley and Gary Malin of Oskaloosa; two grandchildren: Jayme (Nichole) Malin of North Liberty, IA and Jodi (Mike) Clement of Ames, IA; four great-grandchildren: Liahna, Elise and Kiara Malin and Kyle Clement; three sisters: Phyllis (Harley) Yates of Oskaloosa, Joyce (Richard) Emanuel of Oskaloosa, and Carmen Allgood of Oskaloosa; four brothers: Ronald Allgood of Oskaloosa, Dennis (Marlene) Allgood of Oskaloosa, Rex (Marge) Allgood of What Cheer, and Stephen (Betty) Allgood of Eddyville; two sisters-in-law: Judy Allgood of Gowrie, IA and Phyllis Allgood of Grayslake, IL; a brother-in-law, Les Cubit of Oskaloosa; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Betty on November 20, 2014, Billy was preceded in death by three brothers: Donald, Jack and Larry Allgood; two sisters: Inez Bloodsworth and Judy Cubit; a sister-in-law, Betty Allgood; and a brother-in-law Albert Bloodsworth.
Funeral services for Billy will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Reverend Andrea Brownlee of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery with Military Honors by the Oskaloosa Honor Guard. Visitation will begin at noon, Monday at the funeral chapel; the family will be present from 5-7 p.m. to greet visitors. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. following the visitation.
He married Betty Jean Reynolds May 15, 1947 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA. Billy and Betty were married in the First Baptist Church of Oskaloosa, IA
Betty was born September 30, 1925 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA. Betty was the daughter of Albert Reynolds and Jennie (___). Betty died November 20, 2014 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA. OBIT: Betty Allgood, 89, of Oskaloosa passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at her home in Oskaloosa.
Betty Jean Allgood, daughter of Harry and Olive Beatrice (James) Reynolds, was born September 30, 1925, in Oskaloosa. Betty was a 1944 graduate of Oskaloosa High School. Following her education, Betty worked for several years as a bookkeeper for a heating and cooling business. May 15, 1947, Betty was united in marriage to Billy E. Allgood at the First Baptist Church in Oskaloosa. While her children were young, Betty was a stay-at-home mom, but later went to work as a clerk at J.C. Penneys. In 1978, she began working as a teller in the drive-through banking area for Mahaska State Bank. She remained at the bank for six years, retiring in 1984, when she and Billy began wintering in Apache Junction, AZ. They enjoyed many winters in Apache Junction, making many new friends. Betty was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church where she was very active. She was also a member of King’s Daughters and Eastern Star. She loved cooking for her family and having them near.
Betty’s family includes her husband, Billy of Oskaloosa; a son, Jim E. Allgood of Kansas city, MO; a daughter, Shirley (Gary) Malin of Osklaoosa; grandchildren: Jayme (Nicole) Malin of North Liberty, IA and Jodi (Mike) Clement of Ames, IA; four great-grandchildren: Liahna, Elise, Kiara Malin and Kyle Clement; six sisters-in-law: Phyllis (Harley) Yates, Joyce (Richard) Emanuel, Carmen Allgood, all of Oskaloosa, Judy Allgood of Gowrie, Phyllis Allgood of Grayslake, IL and Betty Allgood of Phoenix, AZ; six brothers-in-law: Ronald Allgood, Dennis (Marlene) Allgood, Les Cubit, and Albert Bloodsworth, all of Oskaloosa and Rex (Marge) Allgood of What Cheer, and Stephen (Betty) Allgood of Eddyville; several nieces and nephews and her loving caretakers: Nola and Shelby Sharp.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Inez Bloodsworth and Judy Cubit; and three brothers-in-law, Donald, Jack and Larry Allgood.
Funeral Services for Betty will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Rev. Andrea Brownlee of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m., Monday at the funeral chapel; the family will be present from 5-7 p.m. to greet visitors.
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