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William Allen Obituary

William Michael (Mike) Allen, 53, of Bedford, Va., died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Roanoke on December 18, 1954, a son of Helen Virginia Cocke Allen of Bedford and the late William Rucker Allen. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Mark Steven Allen; a sister, Brenda Allen Johnson and husband, Benny; three nephews, William Kendall Allen, John David Allen and Bryan Steven Allen. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2008.

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Jim (Jimmy) Craghead

October 31, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you all.

Cathy Craig-Carson

October 31, 2008

I'm sorry to hear about Mike's death. We knew each other from high school. I'll never forget that yellow car of his or how fast he could drive it. The world is a little less bright now.

October 30, 2008

Virginia and Family,

I am more sorry than you'll ever know to hear about the passing of Mike "Bear". I loved him and will always cherish the special times we had. Please have comfort knowing that he is now in the arms of the Lord. May the wonderful memories you have of him continue to carry you through this difficult time. You now have a special Angel to watch over you.

WANDA CATRON

October 30, 2008

I'M THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY OF GETTING TO SHARE MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WITH MIKE,HE WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND.MY THOUGHTS AND LOVE ARE WITH EACH FAMILY MEMBER AT THIS TIME

Jimmy Ashwell

October 30, 2008

I am sorry to hear that "Bear" passed. I will always remember that little smile and hearty laugh. We traveled many a mile on these old back roads of Bedford back in the day. He was a kind and good man.

Dale & Ellen Overstreet

October 30, 2008

May you know that God is with you in your time of sorrow, We are praying that he gives you strength to carry on, and to know that Mike is at rest in the arms of God. We both went to school with Mike and knew him throughout the yrs. afterwards. He was a kind person and well loved by all.

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