Edward Glenn Allen
November 12, 1935 ~ November 17, 2024
Edward Glenn McConkey Allen, 89, of Camby, died peacefully in the comfort of his home in the evening on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born on November 12, 1935 to the late Edward Glenn McConkey and Lottie May (Wratten) McConkey Allen.
At the age of 21 years old, he married the love of his life, Gretta “Gay” Dugger, on December 8, 1956. He worked as a tool maker for over 35 years for Thomas and Skinner in Indianapolis. Glenn and Gay formerly attended Mt. Pleasant Hall Christian Church. He enjoyed woodworking, archery, and creating his own arrows.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, Gay Allen of Camby; daughters, Sherri (husband, Pat) McMonigle of Indianapolis and Laura (husband, Roger) Harris of Crestview, Florida; brothers, Melvin Allen of Texas and Michael Allen of Indianapolis; sisters, Anita Mahaffey Zike of Martinsville, Mary Alice Mahaffey of Indianapolis, Cora Johnson of Indianapolis, Thelma Allen of Indianapolis, Norma Jean Allen Soots, and Denise Sprague of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Ryan (wife, Jessica), Maggie, and Taylor; and great granddaughter, Mckenzie.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie Allen; father, Edward McConkey; stepfather Samuel Allen; brothers, Kenneth Allen, Samuel Allen Jr., and Ronald Allen; and sister, Barbara Allen.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, November 22nd from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Glenn’s Life Celebration® Service will follow beginning at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville.
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My brother was a beautiful soul he was so loved by all of us I will miss him deeply my heart is broken
Glen was a quite man with many talents. He sang at my wedding 61 yrs. ago. I had no idea about the archery (Ron used to do that a long time ago). Glen was my cousin.
R.I.P Uncle Glenn,
Grandpa Allen has poured into me such warmth and care in the time that I knew him. His passing is a great loss to the many of us whose life he touched so profoundly. I’m grateful for the time I’ve spent with him.
I’m one of Glenn’s many siblings. My earliest memories of Glenn began when I was just 4 years old and Glenn was 20 years old at the time. He came to visit me at the hospital to cheer me up after I had an emergency appendectomy. I was in that hospital for 9 days, and Glenn’s visit was by far the highlight of that whole ordeal.
While all of us kids were growing up, and throughout all these years, Glenn continued to be a perfect role model for his siblings and others. Whether he realized it or not, Glenn taught us how to be kind to each other. He showed us, by example, how to work hard and provide for ourselves and our families. We were so blessed to have our brother Glenn and his wife Gay in our lives. Both of them, along with their daughters Sherri and Laura have always been a pleasure to be around. So brother Glenn, thank you for showing us a life well-lived. We love you and we’ll miss you always.