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Robert D. AllenPassing: April 5, 2014

Service:

Haverly Funeral Chapel

Funeral Service

Wednesday, April 9th @ 10:30 am

Visitation:

Haverly Funeral Chapel

Tuesday, April 8th @ 3:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday, April 9th @ 9:30-10:30 am

Cemetery:

Lawrenceport Cemetery

Wednesday, April 9th

MITCHELL – Robert D. Allen, 77, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Garden Villa in Bedford.

Born July 25, 1936, in Stonington, he was the son of Cecil and Elsie (Robertson) Allen.

Bob was an auctioneer and owner of Allen Auction Service.  He was a member and former elder of the First Christian Church, and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1954.  He was a member of Prospect Masonic Lodge No. 714 F&AM, LaOrMa Shrine Club,  Odd Fellows Lodge in Campbellsburg, and Spring Mill Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 172.  His community involvement included Little League Baseball, high school sports announcer, basketball and softball official, sports teams sponsor, Mitchell-Orleans Exchange Club, Mitchell Jaycees, Mitchell Lions Club, Lawrence County Cancer Chairman, Lawrence County Crusade for Children, volunteer fireman, school bus driver for Mitchell and Orleans schools, Lawrence County 4-H Fair Board, and auctioneer for Christmas Fantasia, sponsored by L.I.F.E.

Surviving:      daughters, Kathy (Mike) Mosqueda, Springville
                                     Kelli (Craig) Duncan, Bloomington
mother of his daughters, Evelyn (Wilson) Allen, Indianapolis
               grandchildren, Cole Parton, Gabriel Mosqueda, and Camryn Parton
                          sisters, Rosemary Brewer, Mitchell
                                     Sue Ann Wilkerson, Mitchell
                                     Several nieces and nephews

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Haverly Funeral Chapel with Brother Josh Brumfield officiating.  Burial will be in Lawrenceport Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228 F&M will conduct a memorial service at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

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19 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: joyce king | mitchell, in
    Date: May 17, 2014
    Bobby Allen will never be forgotten in my heart. he was funny, kind, good auctioneer. A good brother,son &n dad.i will miss him always. Rest in HEAVEN BOBBY. Love you
  2. Guest: Barbara Porter Conner
    Date: April 12, 2014
    Will always remember how much fun we had in Mitchell High School So many happy memories.
  3. Guest: Kelli Duncan | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: April 10, 2014
    Thank you for your sympathy during our times of loss. Your kind words are of great comfort to us. Family of Bob Allen
  4. Guest: Merle M. McLAIN | Ephrata, WA
    Date: April 10, 2014
    I am extremely sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. When I heard this all I could think about is all the support that he provided to so many of us athletes always being there with words of encouragement and congratulations, along with the occasional get your head out of your eggs. I am sure none of us will be able to forget his support.
  5. Guest: Wendy Deckard Boyer | Winchester, KY
    Date: April 9, 2014
    I am so sorry Kathy, Kelli & Evy!!! Anybody that knew Bob Allen, knew what a fun, loving kinda guy he was!!! You are all in my thoughts & prayers!!! Love you all!!! Wendy-O
  6. Guest: Patty Burgi | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: April 9, 2014
    Kelli and Kathy, your dad always had a smile on his face...what a joy he was! I am so glad that I got to visit with him at Garden Villa a few months ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Patty
  7. Guest: Sandy Clark | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: April 9, 2014
    Kathy and Kelli, My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your families during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
  8. Guest: Suetta Yaney-Purlee | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 8, 2014
    I adored this man... he was a great friend and I enjoyed working with him at his auctions. being acquainted with his daughters and grandkids, and his sisters Rosemary and Sue Ann. God Bless this family and please give them great strength.
  9. Guest: Betty Brinkworth | Mitchell, In.
    Date: April 8, 2014
    Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We always joked about our Democratic roots.
  10. Guest: Linda Fortner Chastain | Denver, Colorado
    Date: April 8, 2014
    Dear Sue Ann & Family, Sorry for your loss. Dad & Bob always enjoyed razzing each other. I am sure Bob will be missed around Mitchell as he was involved with so much volunteer stuff and his auctions. Our prayers are with you and your family. Linda
  11. Guest: Lisa Apple Beasley | Orleans, IN
    Date: April 8, 2014
    I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great guy. He always made the bus rides to and from school fun. He could always make us smile. I will really miss him and his jokes he used to come in and tell us. Bob's family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
  12. Guest: Karon Chastain Wingard | Bloomington, IN
    Date: April 7, 2014
    Kathy, Kelli, Rosemary and Sue Ann, I send my condolences to you and the entire of the family. I will always remember all the good times spend with the Allen Family as we grew up in the Lee School area. Karon
  13. Guest: Judy Newlin | Orleans, IN
    Date: April 7, 2014
    I would like to send my condolences to Kathy, Kelli, Ro-Ro, Sue Ann, Cole, Gabe and Camera (Camryn) He was larger than life and I will NEVER forget him. I have tons of good memories of crazy fun times. My prayers are with each of you.
  14. Guest: Jerry & Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: April 7, 2014
    What a joy to have known Bob Allen in our walk thru this life. He was one of a kind.. I'm so sorry for you loss, because no matter what it is never easy.. But for your blessing of have this man in your family, I know the happy memories you have will help you know that God has given you all a gift. Prayers & peace to you all.
  15. Guest: Tim and Nonie Tague | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: April 7, 2014
    Sorry for your loss
  16. Guest: Jamie Pemberton RCNA Garden Villa | BedfordInd
    Date: April 6, 2014
    Roberts family , It has been a pleasure to meet Bob He use to tell me stories about him and my dad who lived in Mitchell. May God help you through this time and bless all of you . Bob is in a much better place now free from his pain
  17. Guest: Natalie Atkins Coleman, Brian, and Karsyn | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 6, 2014
    Thoughts and prayers with you all. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob.
  18. Guest: Patty Allen Stephens, Todd, Grant and Brynne | Evansville, IN
    Date: April 6, 2014
    It is unbelievable that another family member has been called home so quickly. We pray that you will feel the Lord's comfort and that you lean on His strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  19. Guest: Virginia Allen Atkins & Jimmie Atkins | Newberry, SouthCarolina29108
    Date: April 6, 2014
    Kathy - Kelli and Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength and power to comfort each other during this time of need. Being in South Carolina we can not make it back for the funeral during the weekdays. Just know we are thinking about you all. Give our love to Rosemary and Sue Ann. Love, Virginia and Jimmie Atkins

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