George Ezekiel Allred, 77, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed awayFeb. 29, 2008, at Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born March 29, 1930, in Brookhaven, to Martin EzekielAllred and Iva Idell Lewis Allred. He graduated from BrookhavenHigh School and received his master’s degree from MississippiSouthern College. He was a technical sergeant in the United StatesAir Force during the Korean War.

He married Jenny Mary Palleria on May 2, 1958, in Idaho Falls.They made their home in Idaho Falls where he worked as a highschool teacher, and later as a human resources representative forthe federal government.

He enjoyed gardening, painting, and spending time with hisfamily, especially his granddaughter, Staci.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, William andMarshall; and three sisters, Lukie “Ezelee,” Rena and Rubye.

He is survived by his wife, Jenny Allred; his son, Scott DouglasAllred, of Fredericksburg, Va.; his son, Richard Lance Allred, ofSanta Fe, N.M., one grandchild and two stepgrandchildren.

As he requested, no services will be held. Burial will be in theGrove City Cemetery in Blackfoot, Idaho, under the direction ofWood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.

Condolences may be sent to the family online atwww.woodfuneralhome.com.