Waldo F. Allen, 93 of Yuma, AZ, passed away September 30, 2019.
He was born in Newton WV, the son of the late Foster and Amma Jarvis Allen.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II serving aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Ahrens from March of 1944 to May of 1946. He returned home and married his "Honey" of more than 60 years, Martha P. Corbitt Allen.
He worked for many years in construction with the Carpenters Union Local 899. After his retirement he moved to Florida and after his wife's passing he moved to Yuma AZ to enjoy the warmer weather.
He enjoyed gardening, hiking and was a very hard worker. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved practical jokes. He loved his family and enjoyed time with them and his church friends.
He is survived by his children, Sandra K. Allen of Toledo OH and Connie S. Honsinger of Parkersburg WV; his grandchildren, Greg Allen (Heather) of Coolville OH, Becki Tanner (Chuck) of Walker WV and Cathy Somers (Kevin) of Toledo; his great grandchildren, Courtney and Tiffany Allen, Emily and Matt Hobbs and Jacob Somers and one great great granddaughter, Kennedy Hobbs; and one sister, Vonnie McDaniel (Ronnie) of Parkersburg.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha; his brother, Elber Allen and his sister, Mazie Andrick.
It was Waldo's request that his body be donated to Science Care in Arizona. A memorial service is planned in a few weeks and the dates and time will be announced later.
The Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre OH, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com | 
