John Francis Allaway

John Francis Allaway, born in Salem, Oregon on October 24, 1929 to Francis Gregory and Verna Esther Allaway, left this earthly world to attend a glorious reunion with his Lord and departed loved ones on February 18, 2015.
John is survived by his loving wife, Lillian. They were married for 63 years and raised six children together; Steven Ray Allaway, Randy Laverne Allaway, Russell Leon Allaway, Johnny Ray Allaway, Andrea Renae Tyler, and Danielle Pearl Moon. John is the eighth born of nine children with one sister surviving, Verna May Hooker. John also leaves behind 24 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a church family whom he served for 13 years.
John supported his family by mastering his passion for word working. He was a master carpenter and cabinet builder and built many custom homes. He taught his children everything he could about his art and inspired four of his children to follow in his footsteps. As age caught up with John, he continued to use his craft as he could; he built small nightstands, benches, toys, and chess boards, always proud of his work and continually looking for someone to bless with his items. John also found contentment in making necklaces and bracelets which he sold to raise funds for the mission fields in the Philippines.
John was very proud of his service to our country in the United States Army as a Corporal. He was a Korean War veteran and carried the pain of his wounds for his whole life. On May 22nd, 1953, he was honorably discharged from the Army and decorated with the Korean Service Medal w/ 5 bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal, Army occupational Medal, and a Purple Heart.
John was a faithful member of the Church of God of Prophecy for 30 years. 13 of those years were spent pastoring with his wife at the Perry Avenue Chapel in Bremerton, WA. He used this venue to share the love of God, minister to the hurting, and help to those in need. He was a kind and giving man, always eager to help as he could.
John will be lovingly remembered through our hearts, our thoughts, and the memories we share.