Michael L. Allen, age 70, of Albany, Ohio, passed away October 27, 2024, at his home.
Mike was born March 15, 1954, in Nelsonville, Ohio to Floyd and Margaret Allen. Mike wrote music, played in Rock Bands in his younger days, and was a proud Army Airborne Veteran. Mike was also hardworking as a carpenter for over 50 years. He loved the freedom of nature, watching the animals next to his pond, and tranquility of the quiet property he lived on for nearly 30 years.
Surviving are his mother, Margaret Dishong; stepfather, Carol “Dee” Dishong; children, Floyd (Tonya) Allen and Dale (Denise) Allen; grandchildren, Silas Allen, Wyatt Allen, Taylin Allen, Brayden Allen, James McCollister, and Denisha Blair; great-grandchildren, Bentley Allen, Amya Allen, James McCollister, Mitchell McCollister, Jaxon Taylor, and Kadence Taylor; siblings, Danny (Barb) Allen, Scott (Kim) Allen, and Harley Allen; and close friend, Don Mash.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Allen; brother, Steve Allen; and granddaughter, Stephanie Call.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio. Burial was in Connett Cemetery in Nelsonville, Ohio.
Calling hours were observed from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursday, October 31, 2024, and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, November 1, 2024, prior to services.