Richard Allen, Sr.
April 6, 1924 — Nov. 8, 2018
Mr. Richard Allen, Sr., son of the late Doyle E. Luallen and Ella D. (Pritchett) Luallen, was born April 6, 1924 in Lawrence County, Indiana. He attended Needmore High School. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ at Donica Church of God, where he served in various roles, including several years as Chairman of Trustees.
For years he was the Candy Man, giving treats to the children at every service.
He was united in holy matrimony with his lifelong sweetheart, Hazel (Hughes) Allen on March 23, 1943. Nine days later he was drafted and shipped overseas. Nine months and four days later their first son, Richard Allen, Jr. (Dick) was born. Since he was overseas, he did not see his son until years later when the war ended.
Mr. Allen was a 30-year employee of General Motors, retiring in 1978. He was a farmer, owned and maintained rental properties, owned Sofaland Furniture and worked with Hazel in two children’s shops, Tiny Tots Togs and The Playpen. In his spare time, he liked to play with antique cars, especially his 1928 Model A.
With his winning smile and genuine concern for people, he was loved by many. His Christian life was as beautiful as the hay fields he loved so well, and his influence lives on in the lives of those who knew him. He quietly departed this life Thursday Nov. 8, 2018, at Cameron Hall in Canton, Georgia, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his son, Dick Allen; brothers Jack Allen, Ralph Luallen, Roy “Tooney” Allen; and sister Dorothy (Allen) Faubion.
He is survived by his brother, Herbert Allen. His life will be forever cherished in the lives of his wife, Hazel, son, Greg, six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at the Donica Church of God, 1969 Donica Church Road in Bedford. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens in Bedford. Cresthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
April 6, 1924 — Nov. 8, 2018
Mr. Richard Allen, Sr., son of the late Doyle E. Luallen and Ella D. (Pritchett) Luallen, was born April 6, 1924 in Lawrence County, Indiana. He attended Needmore High School. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ at Donica Church of God, where he served in various roles, including several years as Chairman of Trustees.
For years he was the Candy Man, giving treats to the children at every service.
He was united in holy matrimony with his lifelong sweetheart, Hazel (Hughes) Allen on March 23, 1943. Nine days later he was drafted and shipped overseas. Nine months and four days later their first son, Richard Allen, Jr. (Dick) was born. Since he was overseas, he did not see his son until years later when the war ended.
Mr. Allen was a 30-year employee of General Motors, retiring in 1978. He was a farmer, owned and maintained rental properties, owned Sofaland Furniture and worked with Hazel in two children’s shops, Tiny Tots Togs and The Playpen. In his spare time, he liked to play with antique cars, especially his 1928 Model A.
With his winning smile and genuine concern for people, he was loved by many. His Christian life was as beautiful as the hay fields he loved so well, and his influence lives on in the lives of those who knew him. He quietly departed this life Thursday Nov. 8, 2018, at Cameron Hall in Canton, Georgia, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his son, Dick Allen; brothers Jack Allen, Ralph Luallen, Roy “Tooney” Allen; and sister Dorothy (Allen) Faubion.
He is survived by his brother, Herbert Allen. His life will be forever cherished in the lives of his wife, Hazel, son, Greg, six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at the Donica Church of God, 1969 Donica Church Road in Bedford. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens in Bedford. Cresthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Allen, Sr.
April 6, 1924 — Nov. 8, 2018
Mr. Richard Allen, Sr., son of the late Doyle E. Luallen and Ella D. (Pritchett) Luallen, was born April 6, 1924 in Lawrence County, Indiana. He attended Needmore High School. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ at Donica Church of God, where he served in various roles, including several years as Chairman of Trustees.
For years he was the Candy Man, giving treats to the children at every service.
He was united in holy matrimony with his lifelong sweetheart, Hazel (Hughes) Allen on March 23, 1943. Nine days later he was drafted and shipped overseas. Nine months and four days later their first son, Richard Allen, Jr. (Dick) was born. Since he was overseas, he did not see his son until years later when the war ended.
Mr. Allen was a 30-year employee of General Motors, retiring in 1978. He was a farmer, owned and maintained rental properties, owned Sofaland Furniture and worked with Hazel in two children’s shops, Tiny Tots Togs and The Playpen. In his spare time, he liked to play with antique cars, especially his 1928 Model A.
With his winning smile and genuine concern for people, he was loved by many. His Christian life was as beautiful as the hay fields he loved so well, and his influence lives on in the lives of those who knew him. He quietly departed this life Thursday Nov. 8, 2018, at Cameron Hall in Canton, Georgia, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his son, Dick Allen; brothers Jack Allen, Ralph Luallen, Roy “Tooney” Allen; and sister Dorothy (Allen) Faubion.
He is survived by his brother, Herbert Allen. His life will be forever cherished in the lives of his wife, Hazel, son, Greg, six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at the Donica Church of God, 1969 Donica Church Road in Bedford. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens in Bedford. Cresthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
April 6, 1924 — Nov. 8, 2018
Mr. Richard Allen, Sr., son of the late Doyle E. Luallen and Ella D. (Pritchett) Luallen, was born April 6, 1924 in Lawrence County, Indiana. He attended Needmore High School. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ at Donica Church of God, where he served in various roles, including several years as Chairman of Trustees.
For years he was the Candy Man, giving treats to the children at every service.
He was united in holy matrimony with his lifelong sweetheart, Hazel (Hughes) Allen on March 23, 1943. Nine days later he was drafted and shipped overseas. Nine months and four days later their first son, Richard Allen, Jr. (Dick) was born. Since he was overseas, he did not see his son until years later when the war ended.
Mr. Allen was a 30-year employee of General Motors, retiring in 1978. He was a farmer, owned and maintained rental properties, owned Sofaland Furniture and worked with Hazel in two children’s shops, Tiny Tots Togs and The Playpen. In his spare time, he liked to play with antique cars, especially his 1928 Model A.
With his winning smile and genuine concern for people, he was loved by many. His Christian life was as beautiful as the hay fields he loved so well, and his influence lives on in the lives of those who knew him. He quietly departed this life Thursday Nov. 8, 2018, at Cameron Hall in Canton, Georgia, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his son, Dick Allen; brothers Jack Allen, Ralph Luallen, Roy “Tooney” Allen; and sister Dorothy (Allen) Faubion.
He is survived by his brother, Herbert Allen. His life will be forever cherished in the lives of his wife, Hazel, son, Greg, six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at the Donica Church of God, 1969 Donica Church Road in Bedford. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens in Bedford. Cresthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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