John William Allbritton

John William Allbritton, 97, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Allbritton was born October 3, 1913, son of the late John and Theodocia Manning Allbritton. He was reared and received his early education in Lake Village. Mr. Allbritton was a member of Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. He retired from the Corps of Engineers. Mr. Allbritton was preceded in death by his son, Bill Allbritton; his parents, four brothers, and four sisters. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Neva Graham Allbritton, whom he married July 4, 1937 in Mt. Ida; son, James A. Allbritton of Wilson, Arkansas; two daughters, Nina Sue (Clyde) Ellison and Charlotte (Donnie) Phillips, both of Pine Bluff; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church with Reverends Ray Edmonson and Paul Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorial may be made to Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1124, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71613. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.