Allen was a gifted artist and musician. He graduated from high school at the NC School of the Arts with a degree in visual arts. He received an associates degree from Miller Mott Technical College in massage therapy.
He is survived by his parents, Gin and Zan Monroe of New Bern; his brother, Lindsay and Allen's significant other, Sara Lowe Dumond, both of Fayetteville.
His memorial service will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, August 17th at Croatan Presbyterian Church, 6375 US Highway 70 East, New Bern.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Croatan Presbyterian Church Building Fund or to a charity of your choice.
