Richard Luther Allen

Richard Luther Allen, Jr., 72, of Manhattan, died Sunday, January 8th, at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was retired from the City of Manhattan after 13 years, and Kansas State University after 18 years as a truck driver. Richard Allen was born in Washington D.C., on June 18, 1939, the son of the late Tessie Lee (Scott) and Richard L. Allen, Sr. and has been a resident since 1969. Richard was married on September 7, 1971 in Manhattan to Rosie L. (Lindsey) Allen and she proceeded him in death. He was a member of the American Legion, 40 & 8, VFW Post #1786, and the Eagles Lodge all of Manhattan. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam and Korean Wars, and received his GED through the U.S. Army in Washington D.C. Richard is survived by a stepson, Sidney Brown, of Manhattan; a stepdaughter, Kim Dekalb, of Junction City;and a son, Kevin W. Deon; three sisters, Freddiree Scott, of Washington D.C.; Mecketa Crawford, of Washington D.C.; Francine Crawford, of Washington D.C.; two brothers, Floyd Crawford and Charles Crawford both of Washington D.C., he is also survived by 28 step-grandchildren, and 12 step-great grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, parents and one brother, Eugene Allen. A graveside service will be conducted at the Sunrise Cemetery on Friday, January 13th, at 2:00 p.m.. Friends are invited to call at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation on Thursday from 9:00 am to 8:00 p.m.