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Walter Allard Obituary
He attended Connersville High School before joining the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he served two tours of duty. On Jan. 16, 1971 he married Virginia R. Banks in South Whitley.
Bud would retire from the U.S. Army with over 20 years of service and had also worked at Miller's Merry Manor, the Fort Wayne Foundry in Columbia City and was a greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a member of Fort Wayne Primitive Baptist Church and the Eagles.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 47 years, Jenny Allard; son, Walter "Buster" (Lisa) Allard, III, of Columbia City; daughter, Michele "Renee" (Basel) Hale, of Ozark, Mo.; mother, Laura (Frank) Frey, of Columbia City; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Shannon Groce; and in-laws, Chester and Coy Banks.
Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Nathan Meeks officiating. Burial will follow at Union Township Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given in his memory to Primitive Baptist Church.
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December 30, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
MJH
December 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. - Psalms 116:15.
December 27, 2017
To Bud's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.
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