ALLEN, Harold C., age 86 of Perry, passed away at his residence on Thursday February 10, 2011. Funeral services will be held at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Perry on Tuesday February 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Pastor Desmond Bell will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday 2-4 and on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 PM.
Harold was born in Williamston, MI on December 26, 1924, the son of Blandford and Ruby (Wyrick) Allen. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-1945. On June 24, 1949 he married Reathel Hill in Perry. They celebrated 61 years of marriage last year. Harold worked for Motor Wheel of Lansing for 42 years before retiring.
Harold is survived by his wife, Reathel, daughters; Kay A. Brown of Perry and Cherie Shorman of E. Lansing, sons; Arnold, Jeffery and Gregg all of Perry and Ray (Jessica) of DeWitt, MI., 2 brothers; Linden (Florence) of Houghton Lake and George (Carol) of Six Lakes, 8 sisters; Mabel Harshman of CA, Erma Kutchinski of Stanwood, MI, Evelyn (Elmer) Eckert of Six Lakes, Vivian (Norvell) Landes of Mt. Rose, Ruth Fuss of CO, Joann Hopkins of Holly, Audrey Putman of Shepherd, and Barbara (Keith) Ward of Wyoming. Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Marvin and sister Betty Moore. Memorials are suggested to the Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com