Christopher M. Allen, 53


Christopher Melton Allen, 53, of Harrisonburg, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 13, 1953 in Grottoes and was the son of the surviving Harry and Reva Allen of Grottoes.

He attended Montevideo High School and worked as a volunteer with the Grottoes Fire and Rescue Squads for over thirty years. He enjoyed being an avid fisherman, hunter and Civil War enthusiast and was very proud of his southern heritage. He worked in construction and as a painter for most of his life and recently worked as a groundskeeper at Massanetta Springs.

On March 29, 1972, he married the love of his life, Jackie Sue Allen who survives. He is also survived by two brothers, Harry Allen Jr. and wife, Juanita of Elkton and Keith Edward Allen and wife, Carolyn of Augusta County, two sisters, Eva D. Diehl and husband, Carl of Grottoes and Tammy E. Losh and partner, Patsy Hoover of Harrisonburg, a very special brother-in-law, Donnie Losh of Briery Branch, three nieces, Amy Allen, Heidi Hammer, and Carla Stickley and husband, Israel, two nephews, Eric Scott Allen and Donnie Losh II, and three very special friends, Warren Rodrick, Daryl Eppard, and Jimmy Moore.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on Friday, December 15, 2006 at Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Roger Dove officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday evening from 7 to 8.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene, 1871 Boyers Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Arrangements were by Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.