Noel E. Allen

Marion Noel E. Allen, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 1:20 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Noel was born August 31, 1927 in Pittsburg, Illinois to Louie and Velma (Edwards) Allen. He married Adilene Schneider on January 1, 1955 in Mississippi and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. Noel was retired from Freeman #4 Coal Mine. He was an Army Veteran and a member of UMW of A. Noel is survived by; Son Bob Allen and wife Vicki of Smyrna, TN Daughter Debbie Fosse and husband Wayne of Marion Five Grandchildren; John R. Cooksey of Louisville, KY Angela & Mike Reinhardt of Johnston City Ashley Cooksey of Marion Patrick Allen of Murfreesboro, TN Amy Allen of Smyrna, TN Great Grandchild Madeline Reinhardt of Johnston City Brother Lyndel & Wilma Allen of Marion Sister Laverne & Dale Stroud of Marion Several Nieces and Nephews Preceded by Parents, infant sister Funeral services will be Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Luther Barnes officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by Marions VFW Post #1301 and American Legion Post #147. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.