Friday, July 23, 2010

From Trisha, does Isabella Ann look like a duck IN water?

Tony Pearce's grandfather passed away. Tony is our Sound Engineer at our recording studio.

Grady Harley Allen, 74, of Altus, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Tony Pearce officiating.

Grady was born May 18, 1936, in Altus to Hogy and Ruth (Britton) Allen. He attended schools in Altus and married Patsy Biddy on February 18, 1956, in Vernon, Texas. Grady was in the 445th Division of the National Guard. He owned and operated A & A Construction Company. He loved hunting, fishing and working on his farm. Every year, Grady and Anthony Hines, his cousin and best friend, took a “Bucket List” trip. Grady will always be remembered for going out of his way to help anyone in need.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alvin Allen.

Grady is survived by his wife; and a grandson, Brady McCombs, both of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Caroll McClelland and Mike of Lawton, and Debbie Pearce and Tony of Altus; two sons, Grady E. Allen and wife Tamela, and Donnie Allen, both of Altus; a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred Elder and Floyd of Parkersburg, West Virginia; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Glendon Allen and Carmie, and Donald Bob Allen and Sonya, both of Altus, and Alfred Allen of Parkersburg; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

There will be a visitation for family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online tributes may be made at kincannonfuneralhome.com