Bruce Allen

Bruce Allen obituary, Safford, AZ

Bruce Allen

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Bruce Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vining Funeral Home - Safford on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Bruce Allen was born in Willcox, Arizona, to Phyllis and Arnold Allen on October 3, 1956, and entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side. Bruce was 69.
Bruce was the second child of three children. He graduated from the Willcox High School in 1976. He went on and attended the trade school UTI (Universal Technical Institute), graduating in 1977.
Bruce married Deborah Lee on November 12, 1977. Two years later they were blessed with a daughter, Amy Lee, and 25 months later they were blessed with a son, Robert Wallace. Bruce's daughter, Amy, preceded him in death in 2020. Bruce is survived by: his wife, Deborah Allen; his son, Robert Allen (Jamie); his granddaughters, Savannah Grace (Damien) and Sydellea Shaye; a great-grandson, Leyon Rocky Mena; his sister, Linda Torres (Joe); and many nieces and nephews.
Bruce worked for 25 years managing the Circle K stores in Willcox and Safford. Later he worked for Phelps Dodge/Freeport McMoRan.
Bruce loved to race cars on the 1/4 mile track. He was a huge fan of Nascar, cheering on #3, #9 and #24. He also enjoyed camping and fishing, building and flying remote control airplanes and riding motorcycles with his son.
A Celebration of Bruce's Life will be conducted Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Vining Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bruce, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

14

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Vining Funeral Home

1940 South 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546

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