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David Allen Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of David "Dave” C. Allen announce his passing on Monday, March 10, 2025. Dave passed away on March 10th at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio with his wife Kathi at his side. Dave was born on October 13, 1951 to the late Charles and Verna Allen.
Dave was a graduate of Washington High School.
After high school, Dave spent four years in the U.S. Navy as an air traffic controller.
After his military service, he worked as a truck driver for Campbell Oil where he spent many years and retired from.
Dave enjoyed going on cruises in the Caribbean, Alaska, and Hawaii with his wife.
He also loved dogs, cracking jokes, and bringing a laugh to everyone.
Dave is survived by wife Kathleen (Middaugh) Allen, daughter Jennifer (Val) Martin of Arizona, daughter Suzanne (Keith) Currier of Virginia, son Joey (Nanette) of California, and granddaughters
Tyler Martin, Zoe Allen and Eva Allen.
At Dave's request, there will be no funeral or services.
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