Don Allen
April 11, 1934 ~ January 5, 2017
Don Allen, 82, long time Mooresville resident passed away January 5, 2017, in IU West Hospital. Don was born April 11, 1934, in Indianapolis, to the late Samuel Hayden and Blanch Marie (Andrews) Allen.
He graduate from Southport High School and proudly served in the United States Navy Reserves for many years. A barber for more than 60 years, Don had been the owner and operator of Allen & Son Barbershop since 1955. He was a 50+ year member of the Mooresville First Christian Church, the Mooresville Lions Club, Mooresville Eagles, and the Mooresville American Legion Post 103. Don loved to travel, especially in his motorhome with his late wife, Wanda. He also enjoyed golfing and could often be found on the sidelines of his grandchildren’s sporting events and dance competitions. Don’s memory will be cherished by his loving family, many friends, and loyal customers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Faye Allen and a brother, Paul A. Allen.
Survivors include four sons, Robert S. Allen (Jan) of Virginia, Randall L. Allen (Jill) of Mooresville, Russell A. Allen (Debbie) of Hampton, Virginia, and David M. Allen (Sara) of Mooresville; sister, Joan Junken of Center Grove; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Don Allen on Monday, January 9, 2017, 3 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Burial will follow in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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David, so sorry to hear about Don. He was a great man and I enjoyed waiting on him at the bank. He was always so nice and happy. My prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Allen. I loved going with my dad on Saturday’s to get his hair cut. Mr. Allen was always so kind to me and always had a sucker (or three) for me. When I’d see him in town he always knew who I was and asked how my family was doing. Condolences to his family and friends.
David so sorry to hear about Don he was a great man and friendly he’ll be missed.
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Allen’s passing.
Don has always been a dear dear friend of the Gunnells. Many memories of playing euchre for hours of fun were had by many. Don, God bless you and may you RIP. Forever in our hearts and memories!
Don always gave back to the community through his profession. He went to my DaD’s house to give him a shave and haircut when DaD couldn’t get out following a lengthy hospital stay. Many thanks. We’ll miss him, Dave
I moved to mooresville in 1996, he was my barber monthly until I moved back to California in 2013. Great guy! RIP buddy
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John and I have lived just down the street from Don for years and I will miss that honk and big smile when he would drive by. Such a nice man and neighbor.
Don gave me my first haircut over 50 years ago. I always appreciated his smile and good humor. I also appreciate what he did for the community and the free haircuts he gave to the Military. Don was “old school” which there are very few of them left, he will be missed.
Rick Overton
thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family
So sad to hear of Don’s passing, but my dad can now get a great haircut in heaven. The guys in our family will truly miss him.
Don Allen entered the room and you knew “everything’s going to be all right”.
Don always brought a disarming joy and friendly homespun wit into the environment.
The video tribute tells the story of a man happy in any surrounding, with anybody.
It just isn’t going to be the same without Don Allen in the community.
Now it’s up to the now-senior Allen.
Condolences for your (and our) loss, David.
Ros
Thanks Danny. It means alot
Don’s presence will be surely missed. He was a good guy to know and he was a very great friend to my late father and others from the Mooresville community. Our condolences and prayer go out to the Allen family for their loss.
Thanks chief Allen
Don was part of the committee that brought my husband to Mooresville as pastor to First Christian Church. Don was a great friend to Dan and me. He and Wanda were so supportive. Don shared meals with us, helped us adjust, and made sure Dan got his hair cut. God bless him. My prayers for his family.
Sorry to see Don go. May he find blessings in the next world.
My deepest sympathy,
Diane Huerkamp
One if my dad’s oldest friends, and considered a member of our extended family, Don surprised me by driving to Lancaster, PA in August of 2015 to attend my ordination as clergy in the United Church of Christ. I will always treasure the memories of our time together, especially around this important event. I offer prayers to Don’s family and friends, and the assurance that Don is resting easy in the arms of Christ.
I agree with Roscoe. Very well stated. My sympathies to all.
so very sorry to hear about Don’s passing. He was a good man — one of the first people I met when I moved to Mooresville 25-ish years ago. I remember him always with the smile on his face that I see here in this picture. Blessings to the entire Allen extended family as you deal with his absence.
What a wonderful man, Don was. He touched so many with his infectious smile. You couldn’t help but smile back and reach out for a hug! He will be missed and fondly remembered.
Sincere condolences to the family and friends. May God Bless You today and always!
Mary Storie
David and family, Don will be missed by a lot of people. He always had a smile on his face when I saw him. He is in heaven with Wanda having a joyful reunion. Prayers for comfort and healing.
Randy and Nancy Caldwell