With deep sadness, the family of Bobby Allison announces his passing at the age of 86. He passed at home on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by family. He had been in declining health over the past few years but continued to give back to the sport he loved.
Bobby was the ultimate racer’s racer and fan’s driver. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his fans and would stop to sign autographs and have conversations with them everywhere he went. He was a dedicated family man and friend, as well as a devout Catholic.
Arrangements have not been announced. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to Bobby’s home church (St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville, N.C.), your local Catholic church or diocese, International Motorsports Hall of Fame Preservation Society, or Victory Junction Gang Camp.
Bobby was born in Miami, Florida, on December 3, 1937, to Edmond and Katherine Allison. He was the fifth child of thirteen. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Judy; sons, Davey and Clifford; great-granddaughter, Eleanor; three siblings who passed as babies; and two sisters, Claire and Margaret.
He is survived by his daughters, Bonnie Allison Farr and Carrie (Scott) Hewitt; 11 grandchildren, Brandon Allison, Tanya (Chris) McKay, Leslie (Joshua) Hinton, Ashley (JD) Corley, Heather Hill, Krista (Jordan) Sheinfeld, Robbie Allison (Julianna Patterson), James Farr III, Andrew Farr, Haley Hewitt, and Zoey Hewitt; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers Eddie (Penny) Allison, Donnie (Pat) Allison, and Tommy Allison Sr.; and sisters, Pat (Albert) Moniz, Jeannie (Paul) Otto, Aggie (Donnie “DJ”) Johnson, and Cindy (Tom) Kincaid.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Allison family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.