Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen obituary

Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Oxford on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Matthew Allen age 67 of Oxford, Michigan passed away on August 27th, 2025. Matt was born in Oxford on May 8th, 1958. He graduated from Oxford High school in 1976 and remained living in Oxford his entire life. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Carol and Dale Allen, Sister Kelly Allen, and his twin brother Mike Allen. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Shelley and his son Joshua, as well as his siblings Marlon Allen (Grace), Steve Allen (Nora), Sherm Allen, Karen Allen (Carl), and Loren Allen (Vicki), also many nieces and nephews. He was surrounded by a multitude of very good friends.

He worked at General Motors and retired from Orion plant UAW Local 5960 after 38 years. Matt was a very loving and caring husband and father. His passion was golf and had several other hobbies including deer hunting, searching for mushrooms, treasure hunting with his metal detector, and playing poker with his friends. Matt loved the outdoors and anything related to nature, he loved to be outdoors and watch the deer, birds and any other wildlife that wandered onto the property. He was very meticulous about keeping his lawn and property in pristine condition. He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 13th, at 3pm followed by a celebration of life, all will be held at the Legacy Center, 925 North Lapeer Road, Oxford Michigan from 3-7pm. The event center located in G's pizzeria.

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