Edward S. Allen

Edward Allen Obituary

Edward S. (Ed) Allen, 83, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2010. He was the eldest son of the late Harry Edward Allen and Ada Jennette Shelton Allen of Chatham, Va. Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Gloria Woodford Allen; and a sister, Alice Floyd. He is survived by two loving daughters, Sue Mamula and husband, Mark, of Haymarket, Va. and Lynn Paulson and husband, Greg, of Collierville, Tenn. Ed leaves five grandchildren, Sarah Novak (Matt), of Pittsburg, Pa., Matthew Mamula (Autumn), of Orlando, Fla., Rebecca Mamula, of Weehawken, N.J., Andrew Paulson (Katy), of Atlanta, Ga., and Mary Lynn Paulson, of Collierville, Tenn., and three greatgrandchildren, Emily Novak, Holden Mamula and Mady Novak. Ed is survived by a brother, Mile Allen (Poppie); and a sister, Nancy Meadows (Hunt), both of Chatham, Va. and two brothers-in-law, Barry Woodford (Sandra), of Roanoke, Va. and Robert Floyd. Ed was born in Spencer, N.C. and attended high school in Climax, Va. He served in the occupation forces in Japan from 1946-1948. Upon return, Ed entered VPI&SU and graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Economics in 1952 and received a M.S. degree from Virginia Tech in 1966 in Extension Education. During his career, Ed served as Asst. County Agent in Botetourt County, Extension Agent in Roanoke County and District Agent and Program Leader in the West Central District. After retiring from Extension where he worked for over 33 years, he worked part-time for ten years as Supervisor for the VA Statistical Service. He was a member of the Salem Kiwanis Club and served as President of the Williamson Road Lions Club, National Extension Fraternity Epsilon Sigma Phi, Roanoke City Valley Beautiful and the Williamson Road Action Forum. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and served on numerous committees, taught Sunday School, and was an active deacon for over 30 years. He was a dedicated Christian and eagerly witnessed for Jesus Christ. His family requests that contributions be made to Oakland Baptist Church, 3623 Roundhill Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Oakland Baptist Church with the Rev. Scotty Carpenter officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Allen

10 Entries

Dana Naff Wimmer

June 6, 2010

Dear Sue and Lynn,

I was so sorry to see that your Dad had passed away. We had been out of town and read it in the paper when we got back.

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families.

Lynn Thompson

June 4, 2010

To the Family of Mr. Ed Allen,

I will never forget Mr. Allen's kindness, patience and understanding of the 4-Hers here in Roanoke County. He was always so helpful, and he made each of us feel special. My prayers are with each of you at this time.

Sincerely, Lynn Ellen McCutchen Thompson

Brenda Bass

June 3, 2010

Sue and Lynn,
I worked with your dad 40 years ago as a part of the Roanoke County Extension staff in Salem. It was my first job right out of college. He was a wonderful mentor-offering good professional advice, always willing to help out and always having a kind word for everyone. He was especially proud of the two of you. My thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your families.

Bonnie Britt

June 2, 2010

Sue & Lynn & Families:
Mr. Allen was a very special patient here at FMC Friendship Dialysis Center.
He was always so pleasant and I always
enjoyed chatting with him. I know he was a good man and the staff here will certainly miss him. My thought and prayers go out to each of you - his daughters and your families. You will always have all those "special memories" I'm sure you have of your Dad to relive over and over in your minds. I'm sure he was a very special
Dad to you both as you were growing up.
I will be thinking of you both in the weeks to come. In deepest sympathy,
Bonnie S. Britt
Clinical Secretary
FMC Friendship Dialysis Center

Linda Griffin

June 1, 2010

Sue and Lynn, I will sure miss Uncle Dick, he was a wonderful Uncle. I'll never forger all the Truck Rides he took us on, I was telling my husband Mac this morning at Breakfast that when we were kids at Grandma's Farm after Lunch Uncle Dick would have the keys in hand and shout "Y'all want to go for a truck ride" and we would all run for the truck and get treated to an awesome truck ride and penny candy and soda at Parkers Store. My thoughts and prayers are with you both!

Cathy Floyd

June 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and Lynn.

June 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss. We have many wonderful memories of your Dad, especially the Woodford reunions at the 4-H Center many years ago. Your Dad was instrumental in helping keep the family ties connected. May your memories help bring comfort today and in the days ahead.
Paula Sue Woodford Isley
(1st cousin to Gloria)
June 1, 2010

June 1, 2010

Lynn, Sue and families,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know how special your Dad was to you both and that he will be greatly missed. He is free from the cares of this world and sitting at the feet of Jesus. May you find comfort in Him during this time in your lives.

Robby, Michelle, Alicia and Lauren Russell
Arden, North Carolina

Uncle Bob Floyd

June 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 1, 2010

Our thoughts and Prayers with Ed's family. He was close in our hearts and sat with us a number of years on that special pew at Oakland Baptist. He also went with me on many jail ministry visits in those days. Love and Prayers Jim & Faye Buchanan

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