David Earl Alligood, 79, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011.

Born in Washington, NC, he was the son of the late Allen Jacob Alligood and Elsie Sheppard Alligood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Mildred Alligood Russ Canady. David was a US Air Force and Army veteran. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1990. He was Shriner and member of the Scottish Rite in New Bern; member of Masonic Lodge 145 and former Elks Lodge member. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. David was a member of First Baptist Church of Franklin where he was a deacon.

He is survived by his wife Ellen Jackson Alligood; a daughter, Debbie Land and a son, Blake Alligood and wife Wanda both of Franklin; eight grandchildren, Tanya Durant, Tammi Land, Marcus Land, Melissa Alligood, Joe D'Ascoli, Andy Alligood, Jessica Alligood and Rosemarie D'Ascoli; three great grandchildren, Ashley, Brittney and Jake Durant; two step grandchildren, Angie Mercier and Tiffany Sherwood and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, October 8 at First Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Sustarsic and Rev. Blake Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery with full military rites conducted by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will be members of VFW Post 7339. Grandchildren will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.