Robert ALLEN

ALLEN, Robert "Bob" Walter, age 88, of Chester, Va., passed away Monday, July 11, 2011. He was born in King George, Va., the son of the late William T. and Anna Kriner Allen. Mr. Allen truly enjoyed his work as a project engineer and retired from Philip Morris and Allied Chemical after serving for 20 years with both companies. He also worked for another 10 years as a project consultant after retiring. Mr. Allen had attended Chester Baptist Church for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Carlene C. Allen; children, Robert "Rob" E. Allen and wife, Cindy, Robin D. Allen, Jill M. Conner and Cathy C. Janzen and husband, Erik; grandchildren, Michaela and Alexandra Allen; sister, Thelma Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 11 a.m., with a visitation 45 minutes prior at the Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St., Chester, Va. 23831. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chester Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.