HAROLD LEE ALLEN
Harold Lee Allen entered his heavenly home on Jan. 28, 2021, at the age of 93. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 31, at First Baptist Church in Mexia, with the Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment was in the Mexia Cemetery. Andy Smiley, Tommy Vaughan, Wesley Allen, Frank Haskell and Mark Haskell served as pallbearers.
Harold was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Litchfield, Ill., to Willard T. and Alma B. (Gates) Allen. He and Elizabeth called Mexia home for 40 years. Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for an automated machine company in Springfield, Ill., for 30 years. Harold became a very knowledgeable machine operator, a job he enjoyed. In addition to machine repairs, they made hour meters for airplanes. He was a hard worker, and due to his ability and willingness to do a good job, he was promoted to the position of foreman. After moving to Mexia, he worked for IMC, ABCO Furniture Company and the Mexia State School.
Harold married Elizabeth E. Kelm at First Baptist Church in Springfield, Ill., on Nov. 26, 1964. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Because of his faith and love for God, his children were raised in a Christian home. There was nothing more important than serving the Lord, working hard to provide for his family and treating everyone with respect. Harold served as a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church for 12 years, prior to joining First Baptist Church in Mexia, where he was currently a member. When time would allow, woodworking was a favorite of his; he enjoyed making Jesus plaques for gifts and plaques made in the shape of a fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Alma Allen; and son Martin Edward Allen.
Harold is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Allen; children Jennifer Lee Allen, Jody Marie Haskell and Wesley Tenis Allen; and grandchildren Holly Marie Haskell and Carrie Elizabeth Haskell.
Harold’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to all Church members for the prayers and food provided and to the nurses and EVERYONE on the hospice team of Texas Home Health Care and Hospice, especially Sheba Zant for her diligent care.
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