Lawrence G. Allen, age 78 passed away December 8, 2009. He was born in Baltimore, MD and had lived in Jacksonville since 1979. Mr. Allen served in the US Army for 3 years, was general sales manager for Tigar Americas- Tire Distributors and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Cecelia A. Allen, son, Kenneth F. Allen (Connie) 2 daughters, Laura McClain (Ken) and Lisa Allen (Hal Burch), sister, Elaine McElwee (Bob), 4 grandchildren Katie, Nicholas (Suran), Mathew (Liza), and Michae Allen, 2 great-grandchildren, Heidi and Alliana Allen, god-daughter, Kathy Sgroi (Jack and their children Jonathan and Emily) and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service, with military honors, will be held Sunday December 13, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, FL 32073. Join us in sharing his life at www.mem.com