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ROBERT ALLEN Obituary
Robert Oliver Allen (Age 89)
On Friday, January 18, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Born February 9, 1929 in Washington, DC to the late George W. Allen Sr. and Alma V. (Fischer) Allen. Beloved husband of the late Lieselotte "Liese" Hoettges Allen; brother of George W. Allen Jr. and the late Millard G. "Red" Allen; uncle of George W. Allen III, Robert G. Allen, Delma R. Davis and Janice L. Watrous. Also survived by companion Patsy Alder. A Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. He was an active member of American Legion Post #268 (Past Commander), Wheaton, MD; Veterans of Foreign Wars #2562, Wheaton, MD; Moose Lodge #1475, Wheaton, MD; St. Alban Birmingham Lodge #233 AF & AM, Beltsville, MD; William Singleton Hope Lebanon Lodge #7, Washington, DC; Scottish Rite Bodies, Washington, DC and Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Montgomery Forest. He retired from Washington Gas Light Co. and continued in the family real estate business. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 27, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, there will be a reception at the American Legion Post #268 in Wheaton. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #268, 11225 Fern St, Wheaton, MD 20902.
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Sam Liff
February 4, 2019
I knew "Uncle" Bob as a Demolay member. He was great mentor and role model for me and many others. After becoming an adult we became good friends.
Uncle Bob, Please rest in peace.
Romans 15:33
January 26, 2019
You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.
Bob Lawson
January 25, 2019
Great Guy. Will be missed at the Wheaton Moose Lodge 1775.
January 25, 2019
Please accept our sincere condolences to the family and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14. A wonderful hope of seeing your loved ones again.
January 25, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
jessica warren
January 24, 2019
He was a sweet man and will be missed by all. Fern street will never be the same.
January 24, 2019
My condolences to the Allen family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be strengthened with all power, so that you may fully endure with patience and joy.
January 24, 2019
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Be assured that God feel your pain because he love and cares for you. May you trust in God at all times and pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for you. He will hear your cry for help and give you comfort. Psalms 61:1. Your family and friends have my deepest condolences.
January 24, 2019
Grief can be so very hard, but our special memories can help us to cope. Remember them today and always. 1 Corinthians 15:26.
BB
January 24, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Linda Atwood
January 24, 2019
So sorry for the lost of Bob my he rest in peace
Dee
January 24, 2019
My condolences to family and friends. May warm memories of your dear loved one comfort you as you await the promise to reunite with Sandra and share everlasting life on a peaceful new earth. John 6:40; Ps.37:9-11,29.
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