Harold Herman Allen

Mr. Harold Herman Allen, son of John and Ada Warner was born on April 1, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri and departed this life in the family home of Steve and Lea Ann in Long Lane on July 6, 2016 at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 5 days of age. Harold made a profession of faith in Christ early in his life at the Fort Logan Church in Colorado where they attended. Harold joined the Navy in July, 1943 and proudly served our Country during World War II. He received the WWII Victory medal, the American Theatre medal and the Asiatic-Pacific medal. He served on three ships throughout his service, but spent the majority of his time on the USS Compton. The Compton covered the occupation of Tori Shima and while returning to Okinawa was attacked by a Japanese Zero. The plane was shot down, but blew up near the ship and Harold received shrapnel in his shoulder, which he carried the rest of his life. The Compton was one of the first ships into Tokyo Bay before the signing of the peace agreement aboard the battleship Missouri. He was employed as a meat cutter for many years in Colorado until he moved to Missouri to farm. He owned the Buffalo Locker Plant in Buffalo for 51 years, where he made many life-long friends and business acquaintances. He also enjoyed fishing, watching boxing, basketball and football, and going to the races. He loved life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, one sister and one great grandson. Harold married Rae Louise Bailey in 1948 and to this union were born three daughters. In 1965 he was married to Del Ballard and to this union was born a son. He is survived by one son: Steve and wife Lea Ann of Long Lane; three daughters: Barbara Barrett and husband Larry of Lebanon, Marsha Andrews and husband Doug of Irving, TX, and Carol Dame and husband Dennis of Springfield, MO; three step-children: Gary Ballard and wife Carol of Buffalo, Karen Alford and husband David of Tunas and Craig Ballard of Springfield. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral Services will be held Monday July 11th at 2 P.M. at the Buffalo First Christian Church with the Rev's. Terry Gentry and Rex Warren officiating. Music selections will include "Go Rest High on that Mountain," by Vince Gill and "Old Rugged Cross," by Larry Barrett. Pallbearers will be: Gary Sharp, Richard Spinning, Jeff Cruse, Colten Allen, James Estep and Jim Allen. Interment will be in the Riverview-Sweaney Cemetery under the direction of the Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo. Military Honors will be performed by U.S. Navy personnel and Veteran's Memorial Team. Visitation will be from 4-6 P.M. Sunday at the Buffalo First Christian Church, 502 N. Maple St. Memorials may be made to the Riverview-Sweaney Cemetery Fund.

Harold Herman Allen

April 1, 1927 - July 6, 2016