David Edward Allen

David Edward Allen, age 63, entered the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, suddenly on April 2nd, 2018. He was born April 21, 1954 in Louisville, KY to Stuart and Carolyn (Graves) Allen. In 1977, David graduated from Transylvania University. David was a self-employed consultant, real estate broker, member of the IRWA, Rotary Club, and Toledo Chamber of Commerce. He married his high school sweetheart (Patti) in 1978. They would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on July 1st. God's work in his life was evidenced by his deep love for his family and godly optimism with everyone he met. He was a great encourager who loved to turn problems into opportunities.

David was preceded in death by his father, Stuart Allen, Jr. Left to cherish David's memory: mother, Carolyn (Graves) Allen; his wife, Patricia (Carpenter) Allen; daughters, Whitney (Nick) Janney and Audrey (Sam) Caywood; grandchildren, Landon, Olivia, Adeline, Cora, and Charlotte Janney; grandchildren Mackenzie, Meghan, Owen, Paige and Graham Caywood; brother, Stuart (Patti) Allen, III.

The family will receive guests Friday, April 6, 2018 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. A Memorial Service will begin Saturday at 10:30 am at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4207 Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio.

A gathering in Kentucky for Louisville friends and family is being planned for a future date.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission.

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