Wellsville -
Eugene H. “Gene” Allen, age 74, of the River Road passed away on Friday June 7,
2024th at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born on February
6, 1950 in Wellsville to Edward and Alice [Main] Allen.
Gene was a
lifelong resident of this area who graduated from Wellsville High School in
1970. He proudly served in the US Army from 1972 until 1979. He was employed as
a truck driver for A.L. Blades in Hornell until his retirement. He was a member
and past chief of the Alma Fire Department and was also a member of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Gene was a loving husband who enjoyed his
time in nature particularly fishing and gardening. He treasured time spent with
his beloved dogs Midnight and later Bella. He was very social and made everyone
he met feel like the most important person he knew. Gene inspired his family to
be the best version of themselves.
Gene is
survived by his son Cory [Melissa] Allen of Victor as well as a large extended
family in which he took great pride, numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
Gene was
predeceased by his parents and a brother Edward Allen as well as a sister Audine
“Cookie” Allen.
A service
with full military honors will he held on Saturday July 27, 2024 at 1 pm in the
Allentown Volunteer Fire Hall on Church Street in Allentown followed by a celebration
of his life. Memorials in Gene’s name may be made to the Alma Volunteer Fire
Department, 5778 County Road 18, Alma, NY 14708. To leave online condolences
please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com
