Carl Allen
May 19, 1924 - October 26, 2011
Carl Edmon Allen 87 of Greenbrier died October 26, 2011. He was born May 19, 1924 in Quitman, Arkansas to John Ed Allen and Ruthie Holley Allen. Mr. Allen loved the outdoors and coon hunting, was an avid gardener and loved his dog Chuey. He was a born again Christian and a member of Faith Baptist church. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife May Frances Sweeney Allen, son Jerry Allen, brothers J.D. Allen, and Shelby Allen, sisters Myrtle Davis, Ovie Rooney and Letha Nelson. Survivors include daughters Jean McBay and Dan, and Carla Fay Pelky and Tim, sons Charlie Edmon Allen and Bonnie, Carl Wayne Allen and Mary, and Fredric Michael Allen and Laura. Other survivors include sisters Christine, Geneva and Reva, brothers Cecil, Melvin and Alton, 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2pm Saturday October 29 at Faith Baptist Church in Greenbrier with Brother Allen Jackson Officiating. Burial will follow in Higden-McLehaney Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday October 28 from 6pm to 8pm at Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. 501-679-4400 www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com
Carl Edmon Allen 87 of Greenbrier died October 26, 2011. He was born May 19, 1924 in Quitman, Arkansas to John Ed Allen and Ruthie Holley Allen. Mr. Allen loved the outdoors and coon hunting, was an avid gardener and loved his dog Chuey.... View Obituary & Service Information