In Memory Of
George B. Allen
George B. Allen
Allen, George Burton
16 April 1923-9 December 2008
George was a WWII US Army Veteran assigned to the 9th Division, 39th Infantry and participated in the Normandy, N. France, and Rhineland Campaigns. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Three Bronze Campaign Stars, a Purple Heart, and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. After return to civilian life he was elected and served as Breathitt County Clerk of Courts, Jackson, KY. He attended the Louisville School of Barbers and was licensed and barbered in Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, and Idaho. George also retired with over 25 years of Civil Service from WPAFB. During his tenure, he received several commendations and monetary awards. George was raised in the Christian Church and was associated with the Church of God. Being a self-taught guitarist he shared his musical talent with several local churches and nursing homes. George was also a Charter Member of the Huber Heights VFW Post 3283, serving as Vice Commander and Service Officer. In addition, he was a lifetime member of the DAV and the American Legion Post in Fairborn, Ohio. George had many interests in life and especially enjoyed traveling the USA, writing poetry, playing music, woodworking, and studying his Bible. He peacefully left our lives to enter into the next life where he is welcomed by his infant daughter, Georgia Mae Allen (B. 4 Nov. 1951-D. 6 Nov. 1951); daughter, Alice Alene Allen (B. 4 July 1949-D. 3 Dec. 1954); his brother, Charles L. Allen; and his parents, Grover Cleveland and Mary D. (Whitenack) Allen. George is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia; 2 devoted nieces, Charlotte Helen Davis and husband Bruce of Beattyville, KY and Donna Ann Spencer and husband Jimmy (Roy) of Nashville, TN; 2 sisters, Helen Deaton of Hamilton, OH, and Mary C. Morton of Portage, MI; 1 brother, Grover Allen of Huber Heights, OH; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and friends. Private viewing and funeral services will be held Monday, December 15, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Pastor Jack Drodge officiating. Interment and committal service with Full Military Honors will follow at Dayton National Cemetery.
16 April 1923-9 December 2008
George was a WWII US Army Veteran assigned to the 9th Division, 39th Infantry and participated in the Normandy, N. France, and Rhineland Campaigns. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Three Bronze Campaign Stars, a Purple Heart, and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. After return to civilian life he was elected and served as Breathitt County Clerk of Courts, Jackson, KY. He attended the Louisville School of Barbers and was licensed and barbered in Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, and Idaho. George also retired with over 25 years of Civil Service from WPAFB. During his tenure, he received several commendations and monetary awards. George was raised in the Christian Church and was associated with the Church of God. Being a self-taught guitarist he shared his musical talent with several local churches and nursing homes. George was also a Charter Member of the Huber Heights VFW Post 3283, serving as Vice Commander and Service Officer. In addition, he was a lifetime member of the DAV and the American Legion Post in Fairborn, Ohio. George had many interests in life and especially enjoyed traveling the USA, writing poetry, playing music, woodworking, and studying his Bible. He peacefully left our lives to enter into the next life where he is welcomed by his infant daughter, Georgia Mae Allen (B. 4 Nov. 1951-D. 6 Nov. 1951); daughter, Alice Alene Allen (B. 4 July 1949-D. 3 Dec. 1954); his brother, Charles L. Allen; and his parents, Grover Cleveland and Mary D. (Whitenack) Allen. George is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia; 2 devoted nieces, Charlotte Helen Davis and husband Bruce of Beattyville, KY and Donna Ann Spencer and husband Jimmy (Roy) of Nashville, TN; 2 sisters, Helen Deaton of Hamilton, OH, and Mary C. Morton of Portage, MI; 1 brother, Grover Allen of Huber Heights, OH; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and friends. Private viewing and funeral services will be held Monday, December 15, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Pastor Jack Drodge officiating. Interment and committal service with Full Military Honors will follow at Dayton National Cemetery.
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