Allen was born April 30, 1932. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Allen retired from Fisher Scientific after 25 years as service manager.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Cookie Minton; a daughter, Kristine Minton; four step-children, Nancy Frydland and husband Mike, Linda Montgomery, Richard Oriez and wife Stephanie, and John Oriez and wife Carolyn; three grandchildren, Kyle Montgomery and fiancée Hannah Kaufmann, Shannon Oriez, and Nicole Everett; and a great-granddaughter, Stella Everett.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel with The Reverend Lisa Erdeljon officiating.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Minton family.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
