Elbert Allensworth

Elbert Eugene Allensworth

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00pm, Friday, November 4, 2011 at Ballard Chapel for Elbert Eugene Allensworth 94, who passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at ENMMC. Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military graveside services at South Park Cemetery.

Elbert was born November 29, 1916 in White, Oklahoma to James Franklin and Ethel Goebel Allensworth. Both parents preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by three sisters and eight brothers.

He is survived by his loving wife Thelma Lorine Shelton Allensworth of Roswell son Daniel Eugene Allensworth of Roswell daughter Mary Ann Dubas and husband Harold F. of Riverside, CA and two grandchildren Todd Dubas and Mark Dubas.

Elbert lived in Roswell for seventy years coming from Texas. He served our country during WWII in the United States Army. Elbert was a Sheet Metal business owner. His family traveled in covered wagons living for a period with Indians and later befriended Frank James at a later time. Elbert was past member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion and the VFW. He was an accomplished musician playing eleven instruments and also made some of his own. He played for many dances and gatherings, playing his last square dance at age 92. Elbert enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping with family members. He also loved to go to the horse races in Ruidoso.

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, November 3, 2011
2:00 to 7:00 pm

Service

Rosary

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Friday, November 4, 2011
1:00pm

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203