of Stockbridge, Michigan, age 97, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home. He was born in Royalton, Kentucky, the son of Taylor and Myrtle (Prater) Allen.
Art was an active member at the Stockbridge Church of Christ, helping out wherever needed. He enjoyed working and worked hard all of his life. Art retired from Kelsey Hayes, built houses, owned stores and gas stations; and bought rentals and fixed them up. Art believed in the Lord, family, and hard work.
Art is survived by his wife of 77 years, Freida Jean (Vanderpool) Allen; his sons, Gail Allen of Stockbridge, Taylor “Gary” (Joan) Allen of Stockbridge, and Larry (Denise) Allen of Stockbridge; daughters, Wanda (Donald) Raney of Chelsea, Linda Allen of Chelsea, and Glenda Bailey of Stockbridge; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Art was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law and step-father-in-law, Mae (Earl) Patrick; brother, Amos Allen; brother, Ernest Wireman; brother, Taylor Jr., daughter, Carolyn Allen; daughter-in-law, Fran Allen; grandchildren, Shawn Allen, Justin Allen, Mindy Arnett, Linda's daughter, baby Jennifer; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Higgins and Jersey Arnett.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Stockbridge Church of Christ with Larrel Whitaker officiating. Burial followed at North Waterloo Cemetery in Waterloo Township. The family received friends Monday, before the service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Church of Christ, 4783 S. M-52, Stockbridge, MI 49285.
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