Jack F. Allison, 84, of Belvidere, died Friday, December 2, 2011 in Maple Crest Care Center following a long illness. He was born on January 24, 1927 in Springfield, Illinois. He was married to M. Margaret Bridges in Belvidere on July 7, 1978. Jack was employed as a supervisor for Cam-Car for 34 years before retiring. He served in WWII in the Navy as well as the Marines. Jack was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Belvidere. He is survived by his wife, M. Margaret Allison of Belvidere; three daughters, Francine (Jeff) Jafari, Rockford, Illinois; Wyzetta Mros, Phoenix, Arizona and Patricia Long, Montclair, California; six grandchildren, Regina Heuer, Manezhae Jafari, Enayat Jafari, Bezhan Jafari, Bretta Boyle, Arieona Boyle; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Layla Heuer and Asarshan Jafari. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church.