Milton Donald “Don” Allgood

Mr. Milton Donald “Don” Allgood, age 89, of Molena, passed away June 25, 2023.  Mr. Allgood was born in Walnut Grove, GA, son of the late Randolph Polk Allgood and Mary Ruth Brown Allgood.  In his early years, Mr. Allgood worked many different jobs to make ends meet.  He was a milkman, newspaper deliveryman, sold vacuum cleaners and was in the heating and air conditioning business while working at Delta Air Lines where he retired as a lead supervisor after 35 years.   

He lived in Fayette County for 30 years, then moved to Colorado and lived there for a few years before moving to Molena in 1996.  He enjoyed hunting, traveling with his wife Joann and friends, camping, snow skiing and trips to Alaska fishing. Mr. Allgood was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and frequented Smyrna Baptist Church, both in Molena.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Joann E. Allgood, youngest son, Jon Allgood, brother Virlon, and sisters Ozena, Marcia, Sara Jean, Loretta and Jewell. 

 

He is survived by his children and their spouses: Derrick and Kathy Allgood, Bryan Allgood, Eric and Robin Allgood, Carol and Mike Johnson, and Randy and Marsha Allgood; brothers and sisters-in-law: Alton and Jean and Wayne and Becky; 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, June 27, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Brother Geoffrey Zimbelman officiating.

 

Burial will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Jonesboro.

 

Flowers will be accepted, but those wishing to make donations may do so to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in memory of Mr. Allgood