Mr. James Otis Allred, age 65, of Fruithurst, Alabama passed away Monday, December 17, 2012. Mr. Allred was born in Haralson County on September 13, 1947. He was the son of the late Clifton and Drucilla Deese Allred.

Survivors include his wife, Dianne McWhorter Allred of Frutihurst, AL; one son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Ashley Allred of Fruithurst, AL; two grandchildren, Hunter Allred and Natalie Allred both of Fruithurst, AL; one brother and sister-in-law, Travis and Sue Allred of Adairsville; and a number of other relatives.

Private memorial services will be conducted at a later date.

Hutcheson''s Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan is in charge of the arrangements.