Lindon L. Alligood | Eastern NC Now

    Mr. Linwood, Lewis "Dookie" Alligood, age 79, a resident of Washington, NC died Sunday January 25, 2026, at the home of his sister.

    A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday January 27, 2026 at the Alligood Family Cemetery on the family farm and will be officiated by Marty Alligood

    Mr. Alligood was born in Beaufort County on February 23, 1946, son of the late Louis Carmer Alligood and the late Mary Louise Whitaker Alligood. He was a graduate of Bath High School and continued his education at East Carolina University where he earned his bachelor's degree and teaching certificate. He was a teacher at Chocowinity Middle School and Chocowinity High School until his retirement. As well as being a teacher he helped tend the family farm raising tobacco, sweet potatoes, corn and beans. He was a member of Unity Church of Christ in Washington. Mr. Alligood enjoyed giving out bibles and maps of the Middle East during biblical times. He also enjoyed watching history movies, documentaries, and watching movies portrayed during the biblical era.

    Survivors include his sister: Gloria Ann Alligood Woolard of Washington; a niece: Mary Etta Wilson Waters; a niece-in-law: Dawn Wilson; a nephew: Fredrick Lewis Wilson and his wife Ana of Virginia Beach; and numerous great nephews and great nieces. Mr. Alligood was predeceased, along with his parents by a sister: Bety Lou Alligood Wilson and her husband Fred; and a brother-in-law: Dewey Woolard.

    In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks for memorial contributions be made to Blue Ridge College of Evangelism, P.O. Box 979, Wytheville, VA 24382

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Alligood family.