Larry Allen

Mr. Larry Mode Allen, age 67, passed away March 10th, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Cleveland Funeral Services and Crematory Chapel conducted by Rev. Paul Scott. A visitation will be held from 1:30 - 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Larry was born July 9, 1947 in Cleveland County, NC. He was the son of the late Bill F. Allen and the late Beatrice Allen.
Larry attended Patterson School in Lenoir and graduated from Shelby High School in 1966. Larry is best known for running the All-Da Barbecue after his father retired. He was a member of Cleveland Masonic Lodge 202, Elizabeth Baptist Church, and he was a Shriner. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Deborah Marr Allen of the home, a daughter, Jennifer Allen Canipe and husband Brian of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Jackson and Libby Canipe, a sister, Libby Allen Frei and husband Doug of Hickory, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718