Barry Wayne Allen
May 6, 1949 — December 5, 2016
Barry Wayne Allen was born May 6, 1949, in Carrollton, Illinois the son of Harry and Margaret (Martin) Allen.
Barry attended School in Belleville, Illinois, after which he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. He served a total of 6 years, including two tours in Vietnam. When he returned home, Barry worked for a cable T.V. company and eventually as a carpenter in the construction business. In his spare time, Barry enjoyed bicycling, and solving jigsaw and word puzzles. He also was a big fan of NASCAR and Indy car racing.
Barry passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at his home at the age of 67 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to honor his memory include his brother, Fred Allen (Myrt) of White Hall, Illinois; niece, Marcia Price of Carrollton, Illinois; nephew, Ron Brannan of White Hall, Illinois and many other family members and friends.
Barry Wayne Allen
Graveside Service
Graceland Cemetery – Knoxville, Iowa
Military Honors provided by
the American Legion Baty-Tucker Post No.168,
the V.F.W.John Myers Post #3519,
and the United States Marine Corps.
Barry attended School in Belleville, Illinois, after which he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. He served a total of 6 years, including two tours in Vietnam. When he returned home, Barry worked for a cable T.V. company and eventually as a carpenter in the construction business. In his spare time, Barry enjoyed bicycling, and solving jigsaw and word puzzles. He also was a big fan of NASCAR and Indy car racing.
Barry passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at his home at the age of 67 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to honor his memory include his brother, Fred Allen (Myrt) of White Hall, Illinois; niece, Marcia Price of Carrollton, Illinois; nephew, Ron Brannan of White Hall, Illinois and many other family members and friends.
Barry Wayne Allen
Graveside Service
Graceland Cemetery – Knoxville, Iowa
Military Honors provided by
the American Legion Baty-Tucker Post No.168,
the V.F.W.John Myers Post #3519,
and the United States Marine Corps.
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