MELVIN F. ALLEN

Melvin F. Allen, 69, Vine Grove, died Dec. 8, 2008, at his home.

He retired from the American Red Cross, a farmer and a member of New Salem Baptist Church, Vine Grove.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Evelyn Allen; and three brothers, Lane, Merlin and Donnie Allen.

Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Brenda Newman Allen; a daughter, Gayla (Chris) Blackwell, Vine Grove; a son, Chris (Nancy) Allen, Rineyville; three granddaughters, Chelsie, Alecia and Melenda Allen, all of Rineyville; a brother, Bernard Allen, Sonora; several nieces and nephews; and Steve Dimitri, whom he loved like a son.

Funeral services will be held Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. from New Salem Baptist Church, Vine Grove, with the Rev. Rick Breeze officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, Vine Grove. Friends may call at the funeral home Dec. 10, 5-8 p.m., and after 10 a.m. Dec. 11.

Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.


 

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