Floyd Allen, age 73 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in his residence. He was born in Hazzard, Kentucky on January 25, 1937 the son of Fulton & Bessie (Watkins) Allen. He was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served in the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the AMVETS, American Legion Post and VFW. He was the Vice President of the American Legion Riders and a member of the Patriot Guard. He was a Master Mason and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and a member of the John W. Durst #716 F&AM.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Loraine (Adams) Allen, son and daughter-in-law Jess and Tina Allen of Vandalia, a brother Arthur Allen of Chicago, a sister Clair Wright of Florida, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Manuel and Al.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 12:00 pm with Rev. Ron Hajarian officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Masonic Services will be held at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.