Mark K. Allen
Mark K. Allen, 50, Tallahassee, Fla., died Aug. 20, 2010 at his home following an unexpected illness.
He was born Sept. 29, 1959 in Anderson to Kenneth W. and Mae (McCune) Allen. He was a former resident of Alexandria.
Mark was a graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School, Class of 1978 where he was a member of the Marching Tiger Band. He was also a graduate of Indiana State University at Terre Haute. He was a valued employee and friend at Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. where he worked as a pilot for the past 12 years. Mark was a member of several organizations. He enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends and bowling. Mark was a huge sports fan, especially of the Green Bay Packers, the Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts.
He is survived by brothers, Gary (Debra) Allen, Alexandria; John “Tony” Allen (partner, Chris Butler) Port Richey, Fla.; sister, Debbie Huff, Anderson; special aunts, Vivian Hague and Greama Hague both of Alexandria; several nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by a sister, Linda K. Allen in 1951; his father in 1997; his mother in 2000; niece, Tiffany Allen in 2009.
Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. on today, Sept. 1, at the Owens Funeral Home, 412 N. Harrison St. in Alexandria. Rev. Jerry Young will officiate. Interment will follow in the Vinson Memorial Cemetery in Summitville.
Friends may call at the Owens Funeral Home in Alexandria after 11 a.m. Wednesday prior to the services.
Online condolences can be sent to owensmemorialservices.com.