Robert Lee Allen

He was born on September 25, 1946 in Botetourt County, he was son of the late Eldridge B. Allen and the late Roxie T. Allen. Robert was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jimmy Allen, Eldridge Allen, and Henry Allen and a sister, Roxie Allen Hill.

Robert was retired from the United States Postal Service, an active member of Timberlake Baptist Church for 44 years, and had served his country proudly in the US Army.

In addition to his wife Betty to whom he had been married for 51 years, he is survived by 2 sons, Robert L. Allen, Jr. and wife Heather and Douglas R. Allen and wife Brandi; a daughter, Marie A Phillips and husband Jon; 4 brothers, Raymond Allen and wife Ann, Edward Allen and wife Becky, Kenneth Allen and wife Diane and Joe Allen and wife Rachel; a sister, Bettie Sue Jennings; 7 grandchildren, Caitlin, Tyler, Trey, Madison, Hunter, Reagan, and Brandon. He is also survived by a sister in law, Nancy Martin.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Timberlake Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.