Samuel David Allen

Samuel David Allen, 82, Belle Union, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at his residence.

He was born on March 15, 1933 at Somerset, Ky., and was the son of the late David Allen and Nannie (Larkin) Allen.

He was married to Karen (McCammack) Allen on Aug. 10, 1956, and she survives.

He is also survived by his children, Deanna Bratcher, Greencastle, and Carey Allen, Cloverdale; his grandchildren, Caira King and husband Travis, Corey Allen and wife Kelly, Ashley Bratcher and Wesley Bratcher; and his great-grandchildren, Kyla King and Paisley Bratcher.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and favorite his "Grand Puppy" Paisley.

He was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ and VFW 1550, Jesse M. Lee Post, Greencastle, and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was retired from the Lone Star Cemetery plant at Greencastle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and seven brothers.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 at the Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 24 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment with military honors will be at the Walnut Chapel Cemetery at Belle Union.

Condolences may be sent to the family at cds@whitakerfuneralhome.net.