Larry Dean Allen, 53, of 102 Lloyd Dr., passed away May 21, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late Frank and Madge Tipton Allen. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Anita Willis Allen, brothers; Steve and Ray Allen. Larry was survived by daughters Bridget, Brenna and Brooke Allen, sisters; Jo Ann, Joyce, Christine, , Janice and Donna, brothers; Bobby, Fred, David and Jerry, several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, May 24 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Jerry Shelton will officiate. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Blue Ridge Funeral Service, PO Box 27, Mars Hill, NC 28754, to assist the family with final expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.