Mr. Markie Jackson Allen, age 88, of Lebanon, KY, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born on February 17, 1923 in Marion County, KY. Mr. Allen was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in W.W. II, and was a retired employee of the Kentucky Highway Department working in the Marion County area.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Fowler Allen; parents, David Marshall and Effie Mary VanCleave Allen; sisters, Florence Allen, Mayme Allen; brothers, Walter Allen and Bill Allen.
Survivors include sons, Darrell Allen, of Lebanon, KY, David Allen, of Louisville, KY; granddaughter, Sarah Beth Allen, Louisville, KY; sister, Mary Allen, of Lebanon, KY.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Lebanon National Cemetery.
Visitations will be held after 4:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.