Grady Harley Allen

Grady Harley Allen, 74, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010 at his home. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Tony Pearce officiating. Grady was born May 18, 1936 in Altus, Oklahoma to Hogy and Ruth (Britton) Allen. He attended schools in Altus and married Patsy Biddy on February 18, 1956 in Vernon, Texas. Grady was in the 445th Division of the National Guard. He owned and operated A & A Construction Company. He loved hunting, fishing, and working on his farm. Every year, Grady and Anthony Hines, his cousin and best friend, took a “Bucket List” trip. Grady will always be remembered for going out of his way to help anyone in need. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alvin Allen. Grady is survived by his wife and a grandson, Brady McCombs, both of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Caroll McClelland and Mike of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Debbie Pearce and Tony of Altus, Oklahoma; two sons, Grady E. Allen and wife, Tamela, and Donnie Allen, both of Altus, Oklahoma; a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred Elder and Floyd of Parkersburg, West Virginia; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Glendon Allen and Carmie, and Donald Bob Allen and Sonya, both of Altus, Oklahoma, and Alfred Allen of Parkersburg, West Virginia; eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. There will be a visitation for family and friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010 at the funeral home.