Delos Albert Allington

April 6, 1934 - May 29, 2013

Delos Albert Allington, (1934 to 2013), 79, of Callahan. He passed onto finish his journey Wed. May 29, 2013. He spent time at Shand’s Hospital, St. Vincents and St. Catherine’s Nursing Home. Community Hospice of Jacksonville has helped to assist in his care. He was the son of Velma L. Dickerman of Corning, NY. Stepfather’s Ira Pierson and Clifford Dickerman, both of Corning, NY. He had two brothers Ronnie Allington (deceased) and Frances (Linda) Pierson of Corning, NY. Delos and his wife Maryland were married for 56 yrs. They moved from Mainesburg, PA. to Callahan, Fl. to set up residence with their family in 1979. Delos did mechanic work and was a machinist for Charles Benton Machine Works of Jacksonville, Fl. when becoming disabled in 1986. He loved hunting and fishing, enjoyed traveling to see his family. He is survived by his wife Maryland of Callahan, Fl., 5 daughters Violet (Mike) Wilson, Tioga, PA., Bonnie Anderson, Kinston, NC., Cindy (Pat) Mitchell, Jacksonville, Fl., Linda (Jeff) Evans, Callahan, Fl. and Debbie (Richard) Thornton of Callahan, Fl. 3 sons Randy Allington, Callahan, Fl., Joseph (Michelle) Allington, Jacksonville, Fl. and Wayne (Carol) Allington of Elmira, NY. 15 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Kathie of Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Northeast Florida Community Hospice and St. Catherine’s Nursing Home. Memorial Service will be held Sat. June 8, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Callahan Funeral Home, 617365 Brandies Ave., Callahan, Fl. Rev. Doug Hodges of Callahan F.B.C. will be officiating. Condolences may be expressed at www.callahanfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of Ellis. L. McAninch, Jr., Callahan Funeral Home, Inc. 879-2336.