Gene Allen

Gene Neil Allen, age 67, of Creston, died Friday, October 19, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Allen was born August 29, 1940, in Creston, NC, to the late Nathan and Lillian Mahala Allen. He enjoyed playing rook. Mr. Allen had retired from Charleston Forge. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 22, 2007 at 2 p.m. at The Creston Church of Christ by Rev. J.E. Stanley. Burial will follow in the Pierce Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the Church of Christ. Mr. Allen is survived by, his wife, Mamie Pierce Allen, two sons: Michael Allen and Gene Edward Allen both of Creston, NC, one sister: Betty Sue Gentry of Mt. City, TN, 2 Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the family c/o Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, PO Box 148, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send your condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel of Jefferson, NC was entrusted with Mr. Allen's arrangements.