R.E. Allen

R.E. Allen, 92, of Royston, died Friday, January 2, 2009.

Born in Franklin County on July 25, 1916, he was the son of the late James T. “Jimcat” and Eunice Eavenson Allen. He was a retired welder and was a member of the Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Emma Jo Dove Allen, Royston; sister, Lucille Allen Duck, Canon; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 4, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Stowe and Eldon Massey officiating. Burial was in the Franklin Memorial Gardens-South.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.