Robert "Bob" Edward Allen
Robert Edward "Bob" Allen, Sr., age 80 of Glade Hill, VA formerly of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Born on March 27, 1944, in Raleigh, WV, Bob was the eldest son of the late Charley Floyd Allen and Elizabeth Reed Allen. Known affectionately as "Poppy" to his grandchildren, Bob was a retired equipment operator with Slab Fork Coal Company. He was a devoted member and deacon of Westlake Baptist Church in Moneta, VA.
A true overcomer, Bob faced life's challenges, including a debilitating work accident, heart disease, esophageal cancer, and Parkinson's, with remarkable grace and unwavering faith in Jesus. His resilience inspired all who knew him and often amazed his doctors. His legacy is one of a life lived for Christ, a testament he shared openly with both family and friends.
Bob cherished fishing and spending time with his family. Every conversation with him was sure to include stories about his family and friends, whom he held dear. As a grandfather, he proudly carried the name "Poppy," a title he also used as a child for his own grandfather.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Neal Allen, his three children: Robert Edward Allen Jr. and wife Angela of Dallas, NC; Stephen Michael Allen and wife Kathy of Grandview, WV; and Julie Anne Angle and husband Tony of Glade Hill, VA. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Olivia Knapp and husband Brett; Lauryn Magill and husband AJ; Lawson Allen; Matthew Angle and wife Deborah; Jacob Allen and wife Kasey; Martina Allen and fiancé Kevin Webb; Sidnie Allen and fiancé Nick Lazorisak; Rebekah Davis and husband Austin; Nicholas Allen; Lindsey Angle; and Leah Angle and ten great-grandchildren: Everett, Theodore, Luke, Clayton, Hazel, Denali, Vincent, Tucker, Amelia, Esmé and baby Magill on the way. His surviving siblings include his sister, Nancy Reid and husband Lake of Gastonia, NC, and his brother, Darrell Allen and wife Rosie of Mint Hill, NC. He was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick David Allen.
A funeral service will be held at Westlake Baptist Church in Moneta, VA, on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Justin Likens officiating. Visitation will be held before the service beginning at 10 a.m. A graveside service will take place at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity, WV on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Lawson Allen, Matthew Angle, Nicholas Allen, AJ Magill, and Brett Knapp and Elijah Penantel. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation (www.michaeljfox.org). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
