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HAMPTON - Maj. David S. Allen (US Air Force, Retired), 83, died Friday, April 26, 2013. A native of LaCrosse, WI, he had been a Hampton resident since 1966. He retired from the USAF in 1971 following 21 years of service to his country. Never one to be idle and being very creative, he took up many hobbies including sculpting and glass blowing and participated in many art shows. He held a black belt in Aikido and had raised and raced pigeons, winning a race to Alabama and back. He was a published author, and for many years he co-owned and operated Coliseum Realty with his wife. Preceded in death by his son, Barry Allen, and his brother, Bruce Allen; survivors include his wife, Joanne Allen; his children, Steven Allen and his wife, Arlette and Laura Allen and her husband, Rod Johnson; his step-children, Dewey Carlton Yopp and his wife, Hyo and Teresa Y. Crockett and her husband, Brian; his brother, Kim Allen and his wife, Judy; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Amber, Jennifer, Susan, Tyree, Jesse, and Carly; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service with Air Force honors will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 2, 2013 in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home chapel by Rev. Wayne Harrison. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at michaeljfox.org or mail to Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, NY NY 10163-4777 or to Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd., Newport News, VA 23605.
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When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a wonderful treasure to always hold in your heart. We will miss you forever & always. ?
Nicole Crockett
May 2, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Nicole Crockett
May 2, 2013
Joanne, I would first like to extend my condolences to you and your family. I have walked the track with you and David and your sister for quite some time. And I must say I will truly miss him. I pray that God will keep you in perfect peace and David in your heart. God bless you and your family.
With much love,
Julia Haynesworth
Julia Haynesworth
April 30, 2013
Grandad--I keep telling the kids we are celebrating the life you lived, and every time I do, I remember how truly awesome you were to us. Thank you for teaching us that we could be and do anything! We will always love and cherish you.
Jenn Robinson
April 29, 2013
o I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. I will miss you "Redskins" buddy.
Bill Peters
April 28, 2013
Dad - you were a wonderful father to me and I always felt so lucky that I had a great Dad. I can't believe you are gone but you will always live in my memories. You are loved.
Laura Allen
April 28, 2013
Dad
While I'm sad to lose you, I am glad that you were able to be at home with your wife and family during your last days. I miss you
Love
Steven
Steven Allen
April 28, 2013
Bessie, you will always be in my heart. I will miss you so much. My Wednesday's will never be the same without you. Love & prayers, Jan
Jeanette Ackerson
April 28, 2013
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