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Douglas Allen

April 13, 1945 ~ January 24, 2012

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Douglas E. Allen, age 66, a resident of Rt. 4 Philippi passed away Tuesday January 24, 2012 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1945 in Philippi a son of the late Ralph Edward Allen and Velma Roselea ( Bolyard ) Allen who survives. He was united in marriage on June 12, 1965 to Barbara (Wolfe) Allen who survives at home. Also surviving Two daughters: Dawn A. Goodwin and husband Robert of Point Marion, PA Amy L. Allen of Philippi One brother: David R. Allen of Philippi Doug was preceded in death by his grandparents James W. and Sylvia Bolyard, one brother James F. Allen of Wheeling. Doug worked as a 911 dispatcher for the Barbour County Communication Center, he worked for Standard Laboratories as a coal sampler. He retired from the US Army having served from 1962- 1985. Doug was a member of the Philippi Fire Department for over 20 yrs, American Legion Post #44, Life member of the VFW Post # 410, VVA Chapter # 882, Philippi Lions Club, a past Girl Scout Leader, the Jerusalem United Methodist Church, and was a beloved son, husband, and father. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday January 27, from 2-8 pm and Saturday January 28, from 8 am- 1 pm the service hour with Rev. Tim Bleigh and Speaker Jim Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery with military honours being accorded.

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  2. We r so very sorry about the loss of your loved one, he was a great man that made this county proud, he was a very kind person, and will b missed by all. May God bless u thru the days, weeks, and months ahead of u.
    Love Tom and Brenda Evix.

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  3. Ron and I were sorry to have learned of Doug's passing. He was such an exceptional person and will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with your family.
    Tonia (Nikses) & Ron Zara

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  5. I am a freind of Dawns and would like to send prayers to you and your family at this time of sorrow.I have heard such wonderful things about Mr. Allen and am sorry for your loss. If he was anything like his daughter Dawn, loving, caring, always doing for others before herself, he was a wonderful man then. Im sorry I never had the honor of meeting him. Just keep in your minds that the Lord tells us; ” To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” We can rejoice in knowing that he is walking on the streets of gold and we will see him again one day. Thoughts & prayers to you. Sincerely, The Fowler family

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  8. My brother in law was an extraordinary man who was always ready with advice I know he was there for me when Jim passed I loved him respected him and will miss him very much

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  11. Our prayers are with the family. “As God was so pleased to call Doug to his side, let the hand of God guide his family to peace during this time of transition”.
    Please accept my thanks to the Allen family for all the help they have given our family.
    As I was growing up beside the Allen's Doug was the older kid in the neighborhood that we all looked up to. He went on to live his life earning that respect over and over.
    Thank you Doug for a job well done.

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  12. Prayers go with all of you, to give you strength in this time of need and endurance for you to be able to deal with the pain of loss. My heart goes out to all of you. May God be with you, because with him we all can endure. I wish I could be there to console you and to cry with you, unfortunately I have issues with my father as well to deal with and am unable to leave him. I'm sure you understand. Know that I am there with you in thought and prayers. Love you all. You are very special to me. Thank you for being my friends.
    Carol & Clive

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  13. So sorry for your loss Dawn. He sounds like an amazing man,well to have raised a daughter as caring as you is proof of that.

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  14. Velma, Barbara & Family, We send our thoughts and prayers to the entire Allen Family. May God bless and keep you all.

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  15. Barbara, I pray that you will find much peace and many happy memories in the shelter of God's arms. In His Grasp, Charolette Ann

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  16. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Doug. We hope that you'll find comfort and peace in treasuring your memories of him. Love, Mechelle and Orie Robinson
    (Roann's Sister and Brother-in-law)

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  17. Dear Loved Ones,

    I am so sadden to hear this news. I will miss Doug very much. You and yours will be in my prayers.

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  18. Bobbie, Dawn & Amy~ My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Was very sadden to hear of Doug's passing. Growing up, I spent many days at your house and Doug was always very kind to me….May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this time of loss…Love you all!

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  21. My prayers have been with you since I heard the news. Sorry I couldn't make the trip at this time. The short time we have reconnected has given me so much about family and this is such a loss. Praying for all in your time of sorrow

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