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Walter Allen, Jr.Passing: April 6, 2016

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Monday, April 11th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, April 10th @ 2:00-6:00 pm

Monday, April 11th @ 10:00-11:00 am

Cemetery:

Green Hill Cemetery

Monday, April 11th @ 1:30 pm

MITCHELL — Walter Allen, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born August 13, 1932, in Bedford, he was the son of Walter Lewis and Alma (Hensen) Allen.  He married Mickie Evers March 1, 1952, and she preceded him in death March 28, 2004.  His second marriage was to Ruth (Dotts) Lucas on August 6, 2005.

Walter retired as vice president of Bank One Financial.  He graduated from Bedford High School in 1950, and was a past Exalted Ruler of the Order of the Elks Lodge, past president of Jaycees, and a volunteer “the ice cream man” at Mitchell Manor.  He was a member of the First Church of God, Masonic Lodge No. 14 F. & A. M., and LaOrMa Shrine Club.

Walter was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard.

Surviving:
wife,
Ruth Allen of Mitchell
children,
Teri (Stephen) Dorsett of Mitchell
David (Robin) Allen of Mitchell
stepchildren,
Thomas (Kelli) Lucas of Mitchell
Diana (Steve) Brassine of Seymour
grandchildren,
Matthew Dorsett
Katie Price
Libby Wyatt
John David Allen
4 great grandchildren
sister,
Barbara Fish of Mitchell
brother,
Jerry Allen of Madison

His parents; first wife; son, Walter Arthur Allen; stepdaughter, Lynette Reynolds; and brother, Michael Allen, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 11, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with the Rev. Dr. Robert Courson officiating.  Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford.

Friends may call from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts:  Bertha’s Mission, PO Box 1022, Bedford, 47421; Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, 46202; Ronald McDonald House of Indiana, 435 Limestone Street, Indianapolis, 46202; or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN  38101-9908.

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10 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Jay Fager | LaGrange, Georgia
    Date: April 12, 2016
    ) was a man I truly admired. I first met him when he came to Marion, IN He was thought of highly by my parents (John and Pat). Whenever he and Mickie came to my parents home, a good time was enjoyed by all. He always had time to visit with me. Although I haven't seen Walt in many years, I've thought of him often. I'm proud to have had him as a friend. He was a special person who truly made a difference in this World!
  2. Guest: Janet Noe | Mitchell
    Date: April 10, 2016
    Ruth, Terri,Steve and family, Was so sorry to hear of Walters passing.You both were such good friends to my mom. That meant alot to me. I know you will miss him...and we will too. Aren't you thankful you had him in your lives as long as you did. He was a good man. Charlie and Janet Noe
  3. Guest: Jerry & Judy Stevens | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: April 10, 2016
    So very sorry for your loss. Mr. Allen was a special man and we enjoyed getting to know him when he played golf at Cedar Valley & brought his grandson & son out to play. You all are a great family and may the Good Lord bless you with his peace & mercy at this sad time for you, but the jubilation in heaven for Mr. Allen was great..
  4. Guest: Linda (Fortner) Chastain | Lakewood (Denver) Colorado
    Date: April 8, 2016
    Sorry to hear of Walter's passing. When my parents were alive, Walter was such a good friend to them. Walter would call them or stop by to check on how they were doing. That meant so much to me to know that Walter really cared. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
  5. Guest: CHRIS TOLBERT | MITCHELL
    Date: April 8, 2016
    Jenny and I have provided Walters trash service for the last 5 years we've gotten to know him pretty well. Walter was a great guy and will be missed. Tom, Kelli & Ruth, & the rest of the family we'll be praying for you. We wish you the best and so sorry for your loss.
  6. Guest: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Adams | Linton, IN
    Date: April 8, 2016
    I knew Walter when we were teenagers. Then when his Mother was in her later years of life, I had a ministry to her and her husband Durad Wever. I conducted Alma's funeral. Our prayers to all of Walter's family. Kenny & Wynn Adams Linton, IN.
  7. Guest: Muggs Murphy | Mitchell
    Date: April 8, 2016
    So sorry to hear this. I always seemed to run into him at the Jay-C store where he would update me on grandkids. He was so proud of his family.
  8. Guest: Maxjne & Jerry Ashleyj | Orleans , In.
    Date: April 8, 2016
    Always enjoyed talking to them on Sunday mornings at Arby's .Keeping the whole family in our thoughts . He will be missed.
  9. Guest: Linda Fann | Palestine, Illinois 62451
    Date: April 8, 2016
    Ruth my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
  10. Guest: Roy and June Lamb | Bedford
    Date: April 7, 2016
    Ruth Our prayers are with you at this sad time.

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