Name: Calling hours for Norman Allen
Start: 2021-06-02T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-06-02T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Athens Norman K. Allen, 85, of Athens, died early Saturday morning, May 29, 2021, at Kimes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Athens, surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 2, 1935, on the family farm on Pleasant Hill Road, Athens, he was the son of the late Josiah "Si" Benton Allen and Mildred Leighty Allen.

A 1953 graduate of Athens High School, he attended Ohio University where he studied business. He was owner and operator of Allen Hardware and Farm Supply on Stimson Ave from 1964-1988. After his retirement, he was employed for 18 years with Jagers Funeral Home. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran serving in the 4th Infantry Division S.T.R.A.C. from 1958 to 1960 in Fort Lewis (Tacoma), Washington.

He was a Special Deputy with the Athens County Sheriff's Department under the command of his brother, Sheriff Robert S. Allen. He was a member of Bates United Methodist Church, a 52-year member of Paramuthia Lodge 25 F&AM (Worshipful Master 1979), a former member of Aladdin Temple Shrine and the Athens County Shrine Club, where he served as a past President.

Norman is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Smathers (Phil King) of Athens and Jill (Richard) Meadows of Albany; a son, David (Christy) Allen of Athens; five grandchildren, Erica (Derek) Liskey, Ty Smathers, Bryn (Johnna) Smathers, Taylor Meadows and Trey Meadows; three great-grandchildren, Carter Jewell, Collin Smathers and new to the family, Meredith Haven Smathers; a sister-in-law, Shirley Allen of Las Vegas, NV; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kathleen Cox Allen in 2000; a brother, John Allen; and a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Virginia Allen.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens, with Pastor Denver Dodrill officiating. Burial will be in Bates Cemetery, Alexander Township. Friends may call Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Paramuthia Lodge 25 F&AM will conduct Masonic rites Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home and Military Rites will be rendered at the cemetery by the U.S. Army.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2545 Farmers Dr. #300, Columbus, OH 43235 or Bates Cemetery Association, c/o Pat Brickles, 5759 Pleasant Hill Rd., Athens, OH 45701. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Norman Allen

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Published by The Athens Messenger on May 31, 2021.

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Cindy Rodgers

June 2, 2021

So sorry for you loss. Jen I’m here any time. Love you Sis

Dennis Snedden

June 2, 2021

I got to know Norm just in last 15 years or so. Always had a hearty hello when he would see me, and he was always more than a passing aquaintance. He was a friend. He told many stories of Army pride and lifes struggles he faced. And most of all he showed me his tender heart. God Bless all the family.

Kelley Tucky

June 1, 2021

To David, Jennifer, Jill and family, from the bottom of our hearts, we were saddened to hear today that Uncle Norman had passed. I loved Uncle Norman and the many years of fond memories he created for our families. Our summer vacations in Myrtle Beach, Sundays "out on the hill" and Christmas parties are some of the best times of my early childhood. Later, when we had moved away, Mom, Mackenzie and I would meet up with him at Bob Evan's from time to time. Uncle Norman will never be forgotten. With deepest condolences, Kelley, Shirley and Mackenzie.

Judy Woolery

June 1, 2021

I have known Norm for a long time and am sorry for your loss. He always was friendly and had a hearty laugh. My prayers are with his family in this difficult time.