Troy Leonard "Leo" Allen

Leo was a native of Chatham County, born in Siler City on November 12, 1945. He was the fourth child born of Norman Ross and Mary Poe Allen.

He was a graduate of Bennett High School Class of 1964. He participated in sports in High School, with baseball as the activity where he shined. He married Louise Strickland with whom he celebrated 57 years together. He served stateside as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and continued service for 3 years in the National Guard. In May of 1970, Leo began his 51-year career with Carolina Crane of Raleigh which eventually became Southern Industrial Constructors. This role granted him the chance to travel all over the U.S. and the opportunity to work with and mentor many. He was known for his work ethic and love of his work and family. When he wasn’t working, he was content to be at home on his porch listening the birds, riding his golf cart, riding his tractor or cooking up some new concoction on the stove or grill. Later in life, he loved spending time with his granddaughters, Olivia and Lila. “Poppy” wouldn’t need much encouragement to find an ice cream cone or to play checkers with them. They were his pride and joy and his “girls” gave him a new level of strength and purpose.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Thomas “Tommy” Allen, Marie Wicker, Steve Allen, Becky Freshwater and Debbie Sue Allen. He is survived by his wife, Louise; daughter, Amy Allen Stockwell and granddaughters, Olivia Grace and Lila Wren Stockwell. He is survived by brothers: Virgil and Winfred Allen (Bonnie) both of Siler City, and sisters: Phoebe Hembree of Murphy and Sylvia Strickland (Sam) of Raleigh, and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, September 12 from 6-8 p.m. at The Journey Church, 17475 US 64 West, Siler City, NC. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. at The Journey Church, 17475 US 64 West, Siler City, NC. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City.

The family is deeply grateful to his caregivers, Phyllis Herring, Michelle Hancock and Cathryn Solowsky for their exceptional and devoted care. They would also like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to the Hospice Care Team of Liberty Home Care and Hospice Services in Siler City, NC and First Choice of Siler City, NC.

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Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve the Allen Family.