Franklin Allen, 87, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Milton Allen and Katherine Croft, was born on January 19, 1934 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. He departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home in Campbellsville, KY surrounded by his loving family. 

He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War from 1954-1956. Franklin worked and retired as a foreman after 44 years with Ingersoll Rand. During his career he was given a choice of locations and he chose Campbellsville, KY as their new home. He loved tinkering, woodworking, and repairing old cars in his spare time.  

Franklin was preceded in death by one brother and one sister, Eldon Allen and Doris Farmelo.

SURVIVORS:

Wife of 68 years: Madeline Jean Nageli Allen

2 sons and 1 daughter: Paul Allen and wife Gail of Campbellsville; Tom Allen and wife Kim of Campbellsville; and Katherine Allen Patterson of Rochester, New York

3 grandchildren: Madeline Baleno and husband Kevin of Rochester, NY; Jake Patterson and wife Michele of Rochester, NY; Ann Allen of Campbellsville, KY

1 great-grandchild: Ellie Rose Baleno

1 sister: Kay Witter of Osceola, Pennsylvania

Many other relatives & friends
 

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville

WALK-THRU VISITATION: Friday, April 23, 2021 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home 

BURIAL: OLPH Catholic Church cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering the building.

Auberry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.