Calvin "Shorty" Allen's Obituary
Calvin F.E. “Shorty” Allen 83, began his last journey on March 18, 2014 at Bayview Center in Eustis, Florida while quietly sleeping. The angels are with him now guiding his way. We, although in dismay and grief must let him go but wish him well on his travels beyond. We appreciate the memories of caring, loving and sharing that he left to us all. He was a wonderful brother, father, son and neighbor. May we all remember him with love in our hearts a tear in our eyes and sometimes a big smile at other times and always with joy in our hearts and remembering the blessing of knowing this wonderful man.
Calvin is survived by his wife Judy; they were married for 51 years. Also surviving are his children; Loucinda (Fred) Curtis of Leesburg, Florida, Judson Allen of Eustis, Florida and Kevin Paul (Jenia) Allen, U.S. Army, his sisters; Ruth Armstrong of Ohio, JoAnn Copeland of Leesburg, Florida, Ada Allen of Citrus County, Florida, Eldora (Melvin) Belt of Colorado and Sarah Allen of Florida, 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Please direct memorials to St. Jude’s of Memphis, Tennessee, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children or the Children’s Hospital of Columbus, Ohio.
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