WILLIAM HOLCOMB ALLEN JR.
William Holcomb "Bill" Allen Jr., 69, of Hurricane, died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013. He was the son of the late William H. Allen Sr. and Ruby Allen.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Frances, and sons, Bradley and Matthew of Cincinnati, Ohio. Bill was a wonderful "PopPop" and "Poppy" to his grandchildren, Justin, Bain, Brandon and Alexis Allen, who will miss him greatly. Also surviving are sister, Jeanette Riffe; brother, Joe Douglas Allen; uncles, Pearl, Charles and David Allen; brothers- and sisters-in law, Vordaman and Nancy Van Bibber, Edward and Linda Riffe, Charles Riffe, John and Delberta Riffe and Hannelore Allen; one nephew, Joey Allen; and numerous cousins.
Bill was a Christian who attended the First Baptist Church of Hurricane. Like his father, he was admired for his hard work, steadfastness, honesty, dependability, integrity, fairness and true friendships. His wish was that his legacy would live on through his children and grandchildren.
Bill was a graduate of Hurricane High School and Marshall University and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was employed as hub manager with UPS for seven years and as the business manager with WSAZ-TV for 26 years, where he thoroughly enjoyed working.
In the community, Bill was a past member of the Hurricane Lions Club and served 10 years on the Putnam County Board of Education. He volunteered as coach for his sons youth soccer and basketball leagues. He enjoyed working in the yard, the hay/tobacco fields and his vegetable/flower gardens. The old red tractor and his pickup truck were two of his favorite "toys." During his retirement years, Bill loved wintering in the Florida sunshine, where he golfed, danced, played basketball and softball.
A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the First Baptist Church of Hurricane, with the funeral service immediately following to celebrate Bill's life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605-A MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309 or the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. Condolences may also be sent to the family at http://www.allenfuneralhomewv.com.