Keith Allen Obituary
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Keith was born on May 5, 1966 in Cabarrus County to the late James Dewey and Carol Rufty Allen. He was a 1984 graduate from North West Cabarrus High School. After high school, he attended Rowan Cabarrus Community College and obtained his associates degree. He was a former truck driver for K & L Trucking.
Keith was a vibrant and happy soul. He enjoyed beach trips with friends and family, riding his pontoon on the lake, and cruising on his motorcycles with friends. He was a great Dad and loved his family, especially his grandchildren. One of his favorite hobbies was playing golf with his grandson, Chesley.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Ruth Rufty; paternal grandparents: Ann and Edgar Allen; and brother, Shane Allen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kathy Martin Allen of the home; two daughters: Jamie Basso and fiance William Gulledge of Kannapolis, and Madison Gourley and husband AJ of Boise, Idaho; two grandchildren: Chesley and Brooklyn; and two soon to be grandchildren: Landon and Mia; mother-in-law: Jeanette 'Mom' Martin; and his beloved canine companion, Keiffer.
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brooklyn basso
January 13, 2025
PawPaw i love you with all of my heart and i am so heartbroken
Brooklyn Jean Basso
January 13, 2025
So to start I am his granddaughter and I loved him so much. My favorite memory with my pawpaw was when we would ride the motorcycle and when we would go to the lake and play in the water. My other favorite memory is when I was born and found out that he was going to be my grandpa I was so happy. I love him so much.
Sincerely BROOKLYN
Brooklyn Jean Basso
January 13, 2025
So to start I am his granddaughter and I loved him so much. My favorite memory with my pawpaw was when we would ride the motorcycle and when we would go to the lake and play in the water. My other favorite memory is when I was born and found out that he was going to be my grandpa I was so happy. I love him so much.
Sincerely BROOKLYN
Linda Lockhart
September 5, 2024
Keith worked for me as a Trainer at Mastercraft for over 10 yrs. He was a wonderful person and very dedicated employee. He was always so much fun. He loved and adored his wife, daughters and grandkids. I enjoyed catching up with him at a couple lunches recently. I am heartbroken and send my love and prayers to Kathy and the family.
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Jennifer Kelso
September 1, 2024
I worked with Keith at S&D coffee he was good man and I remeber him riding his bike to work and how he loved Sammy Hagar.
Julie clever
September 1, 2024
He was my boss at s& d coffee! Great man!
Brooklyn Jean basso
August 31, 2024
He was my grandpa and I love him so much
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