Richard Allen

Heading: Richard Allen (Veteran) Dateline: Greenville Richard Allen, 85, died November 3, 2007 after a brief bout with cancer. He has gone to be with his Lord and Savior, who he so diligently loved and served. Born February 20, 1922 in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the late James General and Birdie Leard Allen. Due to the early death of both parents, Richard was raised at his beloved Thornwell Orphange. After proudly serving in the United Stares Army during WWII, Richard lived in Monterey, California, where he managed the Fort Ord Officers Club for over 50 years until his retirement. He moved to Greenville 5 years ago to be close to his family. He is survived by a sister, Azilee Allen Wham, nieces Brenda Garrett, Patsy Wham Robertson, Kim Henrikson, Tricia Reamer and nephews William and Edward Allen and well as many local family members he has discovered and grown to love through his passion and study of Genealogy. Richard was predeceased by three brothers, Clifford Allen of Washington State, Edward Allen of Charleston, J.G. Allen of Athens, GA and his nephew Kyle Robertson. He is survived and predeceased by many of his dear Thornwell brothers and sisters as well. A skilled artist and caricaturist, he has degrees from the Famous Artist School in Westport, Conn. and Kingsland School of Puppetry in Brandon, VT where he received training in art, cartooning & puppetry. He was a very special “Uncle Richard” to his nieces and nephews always entertaining them when they were young with his many “magic tricks”. He traveled extensively enjoying life along the way as well as friendship with his friends & family and sharing a hearty laugh. In his last years, he devoted much of him time to studying God’s word and praising his Heavenly Father. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at Wood Mortuary conducted by Rev. Tom Riddle. Visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday at Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home of his niece, Patsy Robertson, 304 Piney Mountain Rd., Greenville, S.C. 29609. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Thornwell Home, P.O. Box 60, Clinton, S.C. 29325-0060. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Richard Allen

February 20, 1922 - November 3, 2007