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He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Allen; parents, Arthur and Mildred Allen; one sister, Lucy Geoghegan; and brother-in-law, Malcolm Geoghegan.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Allen, of Bardstown; son, John (Cindy) Allen; three grandkids, Shelby (Brendon) Allen, Evan Cass Allen, and Jack Szabo, all of Louisville; one sister, Anita Allen; and several brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be 11 am Friday, July 12, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home, with internment to follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. Brother Joe Brown will officiate. Visitation will be 3 pm - 8 pm Thursday July 11, 2024 and 9 am - 11 am Friday, July 12, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Botland Christian Church.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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