Mr. Dellet George Allen, 88, long time resident of Liberty Addition, Clarksburg, WV. died Wednesday at West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility.
Mr. Allen, born in Clarksburg, WV; was the son of the late Dellet George Allen, Sr. and Madge Lucy Post Allen and the widower of Mary Allen. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Matthew Allen and a sister, Emma Lauene Helper.
Mr. Allengraduated in 1945 from Victory High School, he was a loyal "Eagle" who seized every opportunity to sing the school Fight Song in his loud, clear voice. He was a proud Veteraan of the United States Army-Air Corps in which he served as a Med-Surg. Technician in Denver. In Biloxi, he served as secretary for the Base commander and was the undefeated base table-tennis champion. He was employed as an Allstate Insurance agent for 45 years, longer than any other agent in WV. He was well known to many Clarksburg residents. He was also responsible for establishing Allstate's presence in Morgantown, Fairmont and Parkersburg, WV.
He was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He often transported children to church in the family station wagon. Many adults credit him with making a profound difference in their lives because of this act. At various times he filled many different positions at Liberty UM Church as Youth Leader, Sunday School teacher, Choir Director and Trustee to name a few. At the time of his death, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarksburg.
He is survived by four children, Colleen McCartney and husband David, Mark Allen and wife Beth, Dwight Allen and wife Terri, and Ruth Cathleen Garrett; six grandsons, David McCartney, Jason, Adam, Logan, and Eric Allen, and Zachary Garrett; one granddaughter, Georgina Aye and husband Garrett; a brother, Gene Allen and several great grandchildren.
The family received friends 10 AM, Friday, till service time at the funeral home.
The funeral services were held at 1 PM, Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksburg with the Rev. Richard Settles officiating.
Burial was made in Bridgeport Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Harrison County Honor Guard and Camp Dawson Honor Guard.
Mr. Allen, born in Clarksburg, WV; was the son of the late Dellet George Allen, Sr. and Madge Lucy Post Allen and the widower of Mary Allen. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Matthew Allen and a sister, Emma Lauene Helper.
Mr. Allengraduated in 1945 from Victory High School, he was a loyal "Eagle" who seized every opportunity to sing the school Fight Song in his loud, clear voice. He was a proud Veteraan of the United States Army-Air Corps in which he served as a Med-Surg. Technician in Denver. In Biloxi, he served as secretary for the Base commander and was the undefeated base table-tennis champion. He was employed as an Allstate Insurance agent for 45 years, longer than any other agent in WV. He was well known to many Clarksburg residents. He was also responsible for establishing Allstate's presence in Morgantown, Fairmont and Parkersburg, WV.
He was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He often transported children to church in the family station wagon. Many adults credit him with making a profound difference in their lives because of this act. At various times he filled many different positions at Liberty UM Church as Youth Leader, Sunday School teacher, Choir Director and Trustee to name a few. At the time of his death, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarksburg.
He is survived by four children, Colleen McCartney and husband David, Mark Allen and wife Beth, Dwight Allen and wife Terri, and Ruth Cathleen Garrett; six grandsons, David McCartney, Jason, Adam, Logan, and Eric Allen, and Zachary Garrett; one granddaughter, Georgina Aye and husband Garrett; a brother, Gene Allen and several great grandchildren.
The family received friends 10 AM, Friday, till service time at the funeral home.
The funeral services were held at 1 PM, Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksburg with the Rev. Richard Settles officiating.
Burial was made in Bridgeport Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Harrison County Honor Guard and Camp Dawson Honor Guard.
Mr. Dellet George Allen, 88, long time resident of Liberty Addition, Clarksburg, WV. died Wednesday at West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility.
Mr. Allen, born in Clarksburg, WV; was the son of the late Dellet George Allen, Sr. and Madge Lucy Post Allen and the widower of Mary Allen. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Matthew Allen and a sister, Emma Lauene Helper.
Mr. Allengraduated in 1945 from Victory High School, he was a loyal "Eagle" who seized every opportunity to sing the school Fight Song in his loud, clear voice. He was a proud Veteraan of the United States Army-Air Corps in which he served as a Med-Surg. Technician in Denver. In Biloxi, he served as secretary for the Base commander and was the undefeated base table-tennis champion. He was employed as an Allstate Insurance agent for 45 years, longer than any other agent in WV. He was well known to many Clarksburg residents. He was also responsible for establishing Allstate's presence in Morgantown, Fairmont and Parkersburg, WV.
He was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He often transported children to church in the family station wagon. Many adults credit him with making a profound difference in their lives because of this act. At various times he filled many different positions at Liberty UM Church as Youth Leader, Sunday School teacher, Choir Director and Trustee to name a few. At the time of his death, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarksburg.
He is survived by four children, Colleen McCartney and husband David, Mark Allen and wife Beth, Dwight Allen and wife Terri, and Ruth Cathleen Garrett; six grandsons, David McCartney, Jason, Adam, Logan, and Eric Allen, and Zachary Garrett; one granddaughter, Georgina Aye and husband Garrett; a brother, Gene Allen and several great grandchildren.
The family received friends 10 AM, Friday, till service time at the funeral home.
The funeral services were held at 1 PM, Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksburg with the Rev. Richard Settles officiating.
Burial was made in Bridgeport Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Harrison County Honor Guard and Camp Dawson Honor Guard.
Mr. Allen, born in Clarksburg, WV; was the son of the late Dellet George Allen, Sr. and Madge Lucy Post Allen and the widower of Mary Allen. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Matthew Allen and a sister, Emma Lauene Helper.
Mr. Allengraduated in 1945 from Victory High School, he was a loyal "Eagle" who seized every opportunity to sing the school Fight Song in his loud, clear voice. He was a proud Veteraan of the United States Army-Air Corps in which he served as a Med-Surg. Technician in Denver. In Biloxi, he served as secretary for the Base commander and was the undefeated base table-tennis champion. He was employed as an Allstate Insurance agent for 45 years, longer than any other agent in WV. He was well known to many Clarksburg residents. He was also responsible for establishing Allstate's presence in Morgantown, Fairmont and Parkersburg, WV.
He was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He often transported children to church in the family station wagon. Many adults credit him with making a profound difference in their lives because of this act. At various times he filled many different positions at Liberty UM Church as Youth Leader, Sunday School teacher, Choir Director and Trustee to name a few. At the time of his death, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarksburg.
He is survived by four children, Colleen McCartney and husband David, Mark Allen and wife Beth, Dwight Allen and wife Terri, and Ruth Cathleen Garrett; six grandsons, David McCartney, Jason, Adam, Logan, and Eric Allen, and Zachary Garrett; one granddaughter, Georgina Aye and husband Garrett; a brother, Gene Allen and several great grandchildren.
The family received friends 10 AM, Friday, till service time at the funeral home.
The funeral services were held at 1 PM, Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksburg with the Rev. Richard Settles officiating.
Burial was made in Bridgeport Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Harrison County Honor Guard and Camp Dawson Honor Guard.
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