Allen Bertholde Girod

Allen Bertholde Girod, 68, died in Morgantown, WV on June 4, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Kathy Jeffcoat Girod; sisters Kathy Dailey, Claudia Wilhelm (Leo), Pam Girod, and Pat Price; and many family members, who loved him dearly. Born in Uniontown, PA, on February 2, 1954, Allen was predeceased by his parents James B. and Rose Marie Girod, and grandparents Michael B. and Carrie M. Girod and James and Marie McCabe. Allen was an aircraft mechanic for over 30 years, most recently supporting RTC at the Aviation Flight Test Directorate since 2015. He also served as a proud member of the US Air Force as an air traffic controller. Following family tradition, he was a coal miner with US Steel in PA and CO. Allen was an Eagle Scout and was honored to be selected to join the Order of the Arrow. Allen was a joyful person who always brought light into a room and his greatest contribution was giving of himself, with a big smile and an open heart. A Celebration of Life will be held in The Canteen at The Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr., Huntsville, AL, 35805, on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 11am-2pm, with a Memory Sharing at noon. Please make any donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.