John Daniel Allen, 80

Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 1, 2010

DILLWYN, July 22 – John Daniel Allen, 80, of Dillwyn, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at his home.

He was born June 14, 1924 in Buckingham County, the son of the late Frank Richard Allen and Emma Raikes Allen.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Sharpe Allen; two sons, J. C. Wharam and wife, Peggy of Dillwyn and Bobby Alien and wife, Judi of Dillwyn; a daughter, Debbie A. Snoddy and husband, Dean of Dillwyn; three brothers, Richard Alien, Jr. of Dillwyn, Ray Alien of Eden, NC and Wiley Alien of Dillwyn; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Cedar Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dillwyn Fire Department or the Buckingham County Rescue Squad.