Roy Allen

Roy Allen of Grafton, WI went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2012 at the age of 88, from Horizon Hospice Inpatient Unit at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus. Roy was born in Gaffney, SC on July 14, 1924 the son of the late David C. and Zenni (nee Yelton) Allen. Roy was united in marriage to Lou (nee Lee) on December 19, 1943 in Boiling Springs, SC. Roy worked for the Cedarburg Dairy for 19 years and then was a custodian at Homestead High School for 12 years. Roy was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Bend, WI. He was an accomplished guitarist playing for many years for the Teen Life Singers – led by Vic Eliason. He loved music and working in his garden. Roy is survived by his wife Lou; daughter Katie (Bob) Vollrath; sisters Lizzie A. Edmonds and Janie Yamrick and Brother: David Allen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 – 6:00 PM at First Baptist Church - 2300 S. Main St. West Bend, WI. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery – Grafton, WI. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM. Memorials to First Baptist Church or Horizon Hospice appreciated. Memorials to First Baptist Church or Horizon Hospice Appreciated.