ELGIN – Larry Van Allen, 69, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010, in Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.
Born April 22, 1940, in Kingstree, he was the son of the late William Brunson and Ruby Bradham Allen. He was a retired car salesman, earned a Bachelors Degree at the University of South Carolina, and was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are partner Paul Kennedy of Elgin; a daughter, Kimberly Atkinson and her husband Jamie of Lexington; a son, Stephen Allen and wife Melissa Turner of Raleigh, NC; two sisters, Gayle Allen of Columbia and Betty Hollis of Springfield, VA; two grandchildren, Tommy and Tyler Atkinson.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning. Burial was in New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Ledford, John Cely, Tommy Atkinson, Roger Morris, Leroy Hood, and Tiger Thomas.
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CONDOLENCES
My thought and prayers are with you all. What a character Larry was and will be so missed.
Much love, Anne
From: anne heles
Dear Paul and family,
We are so sorry about Larry and will have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Janie and Aubrey
From: Janie Ard
Kim, Stephen, Gayle, Betty, Tommy, & Tyler: We were so sorry and saddened to learn of Larry's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Linda & I worked at State Bank / Bankers Trust with Larry (1968 - 1985?). He played a significant part in bringing us together and also helped me in my work. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Barry & Linda Hunter.
From: Barry Hunter
My prayers and thoughts are with all of Larry's family.
From: Wayne Brown
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers with you all. May the lord comfort you in your time of need.
Sissy Stanley
From: Sissy Stanley
Love to all. I'm so sorry for your loss.
From: Joan HIcks
Every so often a special person crosses our path--Larry was one of those to me and, I suspect, all others he met. During the time we worked together he provided the humor and wit that made each day better.
To those of you who loved him as only family can, please take comfort in knowing how much he meant to all of us.
May God bless,
Fred Sharp
From: Fred Sharp
Mr. Larry Allen of Kingstree was a dear friend of mine.My brother, Joel, and I grew up with him
He was always a southern gentleman
I did business with him at the Jeep Store in Lugoff. He was always properly dressed even on a hot August day. He would have his necktie tight against his neck. He will be missed by his many friends in Kershaw County
In Sympathy,
C. C. Canada
From: C. C. Canda
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
From: Debbie Lee
To Paul and family, Shelley and I are extremely sorry for your loss. We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
