On July 30th 2014 Bryan David Allen went to rest with the Lord after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Services with military honors will be held on August 6th at Saint Michaels Catholic Church 519 Jefferson Blvd. Greenfield, IN 46140.Visitation 10am-11am Memorial mass 11am-12pm with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers condolences and donations can be sent to ATTN: Bryan Allen 5620 Sugar Hills drive Greenfield, IN 46140.
He was born in Miami, FL to Joanne Lennon (Good) and George Allen, both deceased.
Bryan served in the USN and was a very proud American. He was a graduate of Bay De Noc Community College and Lake Superior State University. He was very involved in his children’s lives and activities and education was very important to him. He loved to take his family on vacation and taught his children many things, most recently to snorkel and fish. He was also a very loving husband to his wife Angie of 12 years. Bryan loved the Miami Dolphins and the game itself playing many years as a youth. Blue Oyster Cult was where he spent most of his love for music. He was a great brother and always there for family and friends.
Bryan is preceded in death by his parents and his oldest brother Greg Allen. He is survived by his wife Angie Allen, daughter Lindsay Allen, son Brad Allen. Brothers Tom Allen, Keith (Laurel) Allen, sister Kathy Allen. Nieces Jenny Allen, Kelly Stewart, Alison Gaffney. Nephews Tommy Allen (deceased) Christopher Allen, Casey Allen, Josh Gaffney, also very special friend Erik Strom.
Kathy Allen says
Rest in peace now Bry,all your pain is gone and your with the angels.Until we meet again,I Love You…your little sister,Kathy xoxo
Tom Allen says
You are Deeply missed and greatly Appreciated.I Love You !
A Death Has Occurred
A death as occurred and everything is changed.
We are painfully aware that life can never be the same again,
That yesterday is over,
That relationships once rich have ended.
But there is another way to look upon this truth.
If life now went on the same,
Without the presence of the one who had died,
we could only conclude that the life we remember
made no contribution,
filled no space,
meant nothing.
The fact that this person left behind a place
that cannot be filled is a high tribute to this individual.
Life can be the same after a trinket has been lost,
but never after the loss of a treasure.
By Paul Irion
Thad Strom says
Hey man! There was no one like you and there won’t be another like you. You’ll be missed. We were fortunate to have known you. Love you brother.
Don and Tamie Pridemore says
We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.Your family is in our thoughts and praying that treasured memories will soon bring you joy. Much love to you all. Don and Tamie Pridemore
Leroux Seney says
How well I remember Christmas Eve mornings at Erik’s house……First, just Bryan…..Then, Bryan and Angie….Then, Bryan, Angie and Lindsay…..then, Bryan, Angie, Lindsay, & Brad!!!! Such good times and GREAT memories! Steve (Erik’s dad) was there, then, too!! Cherish the memories!!!!! They will be in our hearts forever!!! God Bless each and every one of you! God is good….he will make moving on….possible!
George Medina says
Fair winds and following seas to a loyal Phin phan.
Dave Strom says
I was lucky to have known you. You will be missed. Peace Bryan.
William Worth says
Bryan drove for the Delta Area Transit Authority while I was a dispatcher and manager. He helped a lot with our computer system and was not only a great driver but a wonderful person. We missed him after he moved and I will miss him a lot more now. This is sad news for me.
Don Weaver says
R.I.P.. Bryan.
Bryan was a wonderful person.
The Allen family are in my thoughts.
Ray says
How sad it is that death took this young man too soon.
Rest in peace, man.
Mike Wallace says
To Bryan: Heavenly Father receive your child in Christ Jesus Bryan. You have removed his pain and have taken him up to heaven where peace and love are eternal.
To the Family: May our Father in Heaven comfort you. In Jesus name. Amen!
Robin Hewitt says
Been so close with this family since 1977. First Kathy, then Bryan, then Tom, and momma Joanne. Doing all their hair. Being together in good times and bad….. Can’t even continue how it all went on but I know they all are MY family. So sad. I love you all and I’m always here for each and everyone of you. Rest in peace Bryan Allen! Your pain is gone. We know you will always be with us. Love, light and forever prayers for the family…..
Robin Sanderson Hewitt
Darla says
To say I will remember Bryan is such an understatement – In many ways he will always be with me, he was such a cool guy. I can remember how his smile, and just his presence, made a person feel so welcome. My deepest sympathy to the Allen family. He’s in a better place, and I will say a prayer tonight and thank the Lord for sharing him with us, even if only for a little while – til we meet again Bry.
Jeff Borders says
Bryan was a good friend and will be missed dearly. He was a devoted family man whose heart was always in the right place. It was a pleasure knowing Bryan. He was taken from this earth too soon.
My heart felt condolences to Angie, Lindsay, Brad and the rest of the Allen family.
Rodney Dodd says
I remember when I first meet Bryan “Badass” Allen I reported to duty onboard the USS Caron and Bryan meet me on the quarterdeck and took me to our berthing area and introduced me to my co workers. He was a cool guy who loved to rock out! I recall when he reached out to me many years ago and we relived some sea stories. Bryan was a great sailor and a good friend. R. I. P shipmate