George W Allender

George William (Bill) Allender, age 86, of Cambridge, passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 10, 1933 in Winterset, the son of the late Ralph and Francis Flood Allender and step-mother Hazel Allender.  He was raised by his grandparents, George and Stella Flood, as his mother passed away after his birth.

He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Japan during the Korean War. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Cambridge where he had served as a trustee and he served on the Guernsey County Fair Board for 17 years.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet (Ables); sons Kevin (Debbie) Allender and Keith (Dawn) Allender; grandchildren Chris (Andrea) Allender, Cory (Adrienne) Allender, Chelsea (Kyle) Anderson and Avery (Taylor) Allender and great-grandchildren Luke, Lexie and Olivia. He also leaves his brothers Bob Allender of Beverly, Ohio and Craig Allender of Greer, South Carolina and special cousins Harold Martin and Mary Lou Upton.

Bill was an avid horse puller and coon hunter throughout his life where he made many friends and was well respected. He mostly enjoyed spending time with family and friends who will miss him greatly.

Per Bill’s request a family graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in New Concord. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Farus Funeral Home of New Concord is handling arrangements.