George W. Allen Sr., 93, of Anderson, passed away March 12, 2011, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Anderson, the son of Frank and Lena (Bienert) Allen.
George graduated from Lapel High School in 1937 and attended Ball State University.
He married the love of his life, Joann Major, on Aug. 6, 1940, at First Church of the Nazarene, with Fred Thomas officiating.
George worked for Delco Remy and Guide Lamp, both of Anderson, then went into the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist Mate and also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
In 1946, he joined the Indiana State Police and was stationed at the Pendleton Post for 20 years, retiring in 1966.
George designed and built several homes, including the home in which he resided for 45 years. He liked computer technology and working in his yard.
He and Joann traveled in their motor home and enjoyed spending time with their family and his special dogs, Mike and Millie.
George was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and Pioneers of the Indiana State Police.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Joann (Major) Allen of Anderson; sons, George Wesley Allen and Douglas William Allen, both of Anderson; daughter, Candace Elaine Stabbins of Anderson; grandson, Spencer W. Allen of Wyoming; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Reeves Maines; and a nephew, Jeffrey A. Reeves and wife.
George was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Allen; father, Frank W. Allen; brother, Robert Allen; and a special brother-in-law, George Reeves.
He was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Anderson, the son of Frank and Lena (Bienert) Allen.
George graduated from Lapel High School in 1937 and attended Ball State University.
He married the love of his life, Joann Major, on Aug. 6, 1940, at First Church of the Nazarene, with Fred Thomas officiating.
George worked for Delco Remy and Guide Lamp, both of Anderson, then went into the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist Mate and also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
In 1946, he joined the Indiana State Police and was stationed at the Pendleton Post for 20 years, retiring in 1966.
George designed and built several homes, including the home in which he resided for 45 years. He liked computer technology and working in his yard.
He and Joann traveled in their motor home and enjoyed spending time with their family and his special dogs, Mike and Millie.
George was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and Pioneers of the Indiana State Police.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Joann (Major) Allen of Anderson; sons, George Wesley Allen and Douglas William Allen, both of Anderson; daughter, Candace Elaine Stabbins of Anderson; grandson, Spencer W. Allen of Wyoming; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Reeves Maines; and a nephew, Jeffrey A. Reeves and wife.
George was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Allen; father, Frank W. Allen; brother, Robert Allen; and a special brother-in-law, George Reeves.
George W. Allen Sr., 93, of Anderson, passed away March 12, 2011, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Anderson, the son of Frank and Lena (Bienert) Allen.
George graduated from Lapel High School in 1937 and attended Ball State University.
He married the love of his life, Joann Major, on Aug. 6, 1940, at First Church of the Nazarene, with Fred Thomas officiating.
George worked for Delco Remy and Guide Lamp, both of Anderson, then went into the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist Mate and also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
In 1946, he joined the Indiana State Police and was stationed at the Pendleton Post for 20 years, retiring in 1966.
George designed and built several homes, including the home in which he resided for 45 years. He liked computer technology and working in his yard.
He and Joann traveled in their motor home and enjoyed spending time with their family and his special dogs, Mike and Millie.
George was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and Pioneers of the Indiana State Police.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Joann (Major) Allen of Anderson; sons, George Wesley Allen and Douglas William Allen, both of Anderson; daughter, Candace Elaine Stabbins of Anderson; grandson, Spencer W. Allen of Wyoming; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Reeves Maines; and a nephew, Jeffrey A. Reeves and wife.
George was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Allen; father, Frank W. Allen; brother, Robert Allen; and a special brother-in-law, George Reeves.
He was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Anderson, the son of Frank and Lena (Bienert) Allen.
George graduated from Lapel High School in 1937 and attended Ball State University.
He married the love of his life, Joann Major, on Aug. 6, 1940, at First Church of the Nazarene, with Fred Thomas officiating.
George worked for Delco Remy and Guide Lamp, both of Anderson, then went into the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist Mate and also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
In 1946, he joined the Indiana State Police and was stationed at the Pendleton Post for 20 years, retiring in 1966.
George designed and built several homes, including the home in which he resided for 45 years. He liked computer technology and working in his yard.
He and Joann traveled in their motor home and enjoyed spending time with their family and his special dogs, Mike and Millie.
George was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and Pioneers of the Indiana State Police.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Joann (Major) Allen of Anderson; sons, George Wesley Allen and Douglas William Allen, both of Anderson; daughter, Candace Elaine Stabbins of Anderson; grandson, Spencer W. Allen of Wyoming; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Reeves Maines; and a nephew, Jeffrey A. Reeves and wife.
George was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Allen; father, Frank W. Allen; brother, Robert Allen; and a special brother-in-law, George Reeves.
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