William R. Allen Obituary
In loving memory of William R. Allen of Akron, Ohio, born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, who departed this world on September 9, 2024 at the age of 81. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bill Allen and Nina Allen; and his brothers, Dan and Tom. He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his brother Gary (Diane); his children, David Allen (Carol), Laura Rymer (Craig) and Debra Martin (Ralph); and his niece Jeri L. Caronite. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many bonus grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, who he treated as his own children.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the family to help defray funeral cost (131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305).
