of Osceola, AR
February 18, 1944 - August 11, 2025
Ed Allred, 81, of Osceola passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1944 to Bethel and Katherine Allred. Ed was retired from the City of Osceola where he worked for 27 years as Director of Public Works. Ed was a member of Osceola First Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and on many committees. He loved working with the prison ministry for 32 years. Ed enjoyed many forms of art work, drawing, painting and woodworking. In his woodworking he made the Nativity and Living Bethlehem scene for Osceola First Baptist Church. His yardwork, wood shop, along with family and friends was a big part of his past time. Ed is survived by his wife, Glenda Allred; son, Gavin Allred (Tracey) and grandchildren, Sarah Allred and Hannah Allred. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Maurice Allred and sister, Peggy Glenn.
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19 Condolence(s)
Carlene Overturf Jones
Friday, August 15, 2025
Ed will be so missed he made us all want to be a better person. He did so much for our Church and this community always helping any way he could. I love him and Glenda dearly.
Samaiyah Collins
Friday, August 15, 2025
Mr.Ed you will truly be missed sending love and prayers to the family , Ms.Glenda I'm one call away
Dan Beranek
Friday, August 15, 2025
Allred family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the privilege of working on a number of projects while Ed was at the city and he was a great client and friend. He was always professional kind and a joy to work with. I will remember him always and our lunches together over the years.
Jimbo Bishop
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Well loved man. He is at home with God. RIP
Venecia Hendrix
Thursday, August 14, 2025
What an honor it was to go to church for many years, with such a Godly man. He always greeted me with a warm handshake, kind words, a big smile. He will be greatly missed. i miss being in Sunday School with Glenda. She is an angel.
Alicia woodson
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Mrs Glenda, we are truly sorry for the lost of Mr. Ed, we will continue to pray that the Lord gives you the strength that you need.
James McClelland
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
It was a pleasure to work with Ed for many years because he was such a steady leader that knew what had to be done and made sure that it was completed properly. He was a fine gentleman. Jim Mcclelland.
J. R. (Butch) & Brenda Hawkins
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Glenda, we never know what to say in a time like this. We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers be with you & your family. Sincere condolences
Short Minor
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Glenda, I'm so sorry for your loss, my condolences and prayers are forever with you and your family, Sincerely Shirk Minor--- Walgreens
Donnie Ray Reams
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Ed was a good man, he will be missed dearly.
God Bless the family!
Shirley Stovall
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Ed was such a fine man who displayed his Christian witness in all his actions. He was always there to help and support in any way he could. He was liked and respected by everyone who knew him and will definitely be missed. Prayers for Glenda!
Kim Holthouse
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Glenda, my heartfelt condolences and prayers. Your husband was a wonderful person and very giving of his time and knowledge.
Barbara Spurlock Weaver
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Glenda, my prayers are with you and the rest of his family. Barbara
John Stephen Douglass IV
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was an honor to know a Godly man that loved the Lord and served him well and his community. The Douglass'
Tyler Dunegan
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Ed was such a good man, one of the best and most faithful Christian I've ever known. His kindness, faith, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew him. For 27 years, Ed poured his heart into making Osceola better. He helped me understand the inner workings of the city during my early years serving on the city council. I'll always miss his whistling"those cheerful tunes that seemed to carry his joy and lightness wherever he went.
Rest in peace, Ed. Your kindness, your whistle, and your beautiful spirit will never be forgotten.
Sally Dunn
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Dear Glenda and family,
I'm praying for all of you during this time of tremendous loss of Ed. When we were setting up the coffee shoppe downtown, he was so helpful and willing to use his carpentry skills to provide anything we needed. He was a good Christian man who brightened the spirit of all who knew him. He was a good servant to the community. 🙏
Terry & Kellie Burnett
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
We loved Ed so very much. I know he knew it. I'll be forever grateful to Ed for the way he discipled Terry when he was a young Christian. He was always giving of himself in ways for the Lord that I figure few people ever knew about. There will never be another so gentle and kind and standing for the Lord quite like Ed Allred. May God bless you, Glenda, with peace and strength, knowing our God is going to continue to take care of you no matter what.
jimbo kennemore
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Certainly a very inspirational and well respected man and friend.
Linda Warhurst
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Mr Ed was always a happy smiling person. He was so loved by all that knew him and will be terribly missed in Osceola.