Allen Twine

Allen Edgar Twine VIRGINIA BEACH - Allen Edgar Twine, born Aug. 17, 1931, passed away after a very successful battle with lung cancer. Allen was a humble man who never spoke of his accomplishments, but those who knew and loved him were aware of what a remarkable life he had led. He lived for eight wonderful years after his "advanced" diagnosis due to the dedications of his doctors Michael Lee, Seth Greenberg and Bruce Johnson. Thank you for allowing him to watch his family grow. He leaves behind his best girl of more than 47 years, Nancy and his children Ed, Rick, Mike, Lisa and Scott. His brothers, Eugene and Lewis, are his remaining siblings out of a family of five whom his parents Mamie and Mode loved and raised during difficult times. Al had great affection for his daughters-in-law, Hope and Stacey and his son-in-law, Steve. He was an amazing Papa to his grandkids, Beth, Ali, Elliot, Katie, Alexis, Matt, David, Devin, Sydney and Ryan. He also loved his grandkids, Bobby, Melissa, Amy and Britanni in Pennsylvania. He will be missed by everyone who was ever lucky enough to have been touched by his love but will be kept fondly in our hearts forever. He served in the U.S. Army medical service for 20 years with tours in Japan, Germany and Korea. After his army retirement, he gave 17 years of his leadership skills to Medical Center Hospitals (now Sentara) as director of materials management. He was a great boss and softball player. During retirement, he co-founded the senior golf program at Bow Creek Recreation Center, volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed boating and fishing with his beloved family. He was active with Lung Cancer Alliance serving as a phone buddy and speaking at educational seminars with Dr. Lee. Al was a member of Spring Branch Community Church where his memorial will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. A graveside service with military honors will follow in Princess Anne Cemetery on Great Neck Road. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please submit a donation to the Lung Cancer Alliance, P.O. Box 630972, Baltimore, MD 21263-0972 or to Spring Branch Community Church. Dad's last wish was that instead of crying, hug someone and think of a happy memory. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com. Altmeyer Funeral Home 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, is in charge of the arrangements.