Obituary

William Elmer Allen

Age 95, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born May 10, 1923 in Goodland, Indiana, the son of John Samuel and Druzie Jane (Whipkey) Allen.

William retired from the United States Army after 25 years of service in both the Army and Air Force. He served from World War II thru Vietnam and received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rubye Gold Allen, two sisters Anne and Clara and one brother Richard.

Survivors include his daughters Melinda Braslavsky, Jennifer Dirrigl and Katherine Minx; one sister Louise Miller; eight grandchildren William Matthew Braslavsky, Melissa Lougenia Braslavsky, Timothy Michael Braslavsky, Anjeanette Minx, Hubert "Sonny" Minx III, Jason Minx, Alice Minx and Benjamin Minx; six great grandchildren Matthew, Jarek, Lillian, Allison, Micah and Kellin.

The family will receive friends Sunday, January 6, 2019, 2:00-4:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 7th, 2019, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Funeral Service

11:00 am
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Visitation

2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Final Resting Place
General

May 10, 1923

Jan 2, 2019

95

Tributes

We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss & gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. May your memories & God's love bring you peace, comfort & strength at this difficult time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal.
Larry & Lana Hurt (NE OK PGR) - Patriot Guard Riders
Funeral Service

11:00 am
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Visitation

2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Final Resting Place
General

May 10, 1923

Jan 2, 2019

95