Arland Allbright

Arland Allbright was born on October 21, 1920 in Crockett, Texas. He graduated from Crockett High School with honors in mathematics and was an all-district football team member. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and trained at Randolph Field in Texas. First Master Sergeant Allbright served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He served with the 28th Fighter Squadron, 43rd Fighter Squadron, and 29th Bomber Squadron. He was assigned to France Field, the Galapagos Archipelago, and Panama Headquarters at Quarry Heights. During his World War II service he earned the Overseas Campaign Medal with two service bars, Rifle Expert Marksman, American Defense Service Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. In 1942 he married Faye Elizabeth Martin while stationed at Ellington Field, Houston. They had two sons, Rodney and Drew Allbright, and three grandchildren, Greg Allbright of Dallas and twin granddaughters, Alyssa Ryan and Lara Kathleen Allbright of Alvin, Tx. Arland and Faye were lifelong members of Mexia'a First United Methodist Church. They were charter members of the Mexia Country Club and active in many civic organizations and community events. Arland was the owner of Mexia Auto Supply for over 45 years. He was a member of the Mexia Lions Club, Mexia Jaycees, a thirty second degree Mason, active in his Sunday School class, and chairman of the Building Committee for the church's present sanctuary. Arland loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. Quail hunting, fishing and golf were important hobbies. As much as he enjoyed these activities, he enjoyed the companionship of this hunting, fishing and golfing friends more. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM Monday, December 12, 2005 in the Mexia cemetery with the Dr. Max Burkhead officiating. Pallbearers are lifelong friends: Bob Fain, Billy Pollard, Frank Compton, Hubert Harrison and Ed Cunningham In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Mexia of the Alvin Community College foundation..