Obituary of Robert Allen

Robert “Bob” Allen June 22, 1948 – August 26, 2016 Bedford – Robert “Bob” Allen, 68, of Bedford, died at 3:35 pm on Friday, August 26, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with cancer. Born June 22, 1948, in Bedford, he was the son of Harold Allen, Sr. and Madeline (George) Allen. He married Valeriya J. Skibina-Allen and she survives. He retired from Otis Elevator in Bloomington and attended the 39th Street Christian Church in Bedford. Survivors include his wife, Valeriya, of Bedford; two daughters, Kelly R. Keith of Bedford and Kammy M. Allen-Dalton and husband Christopher; three grandchildren, Chelsea Pace of Mitchell, Chad Pace of Bedford and Tyler Allen of Bedford; one sister, Wanda Hostetter and husband Gary of Bedford; one brother, Darrell Allen of Pendleton. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Larry, William, Harold Jr. and Johnny Allen; and one sister, Connie Parkes. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon on Tuesday, August 30th 2016 in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Johnny Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, August 29th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.