Robert Marion Allen

Robert Marion Allen, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Poteau. Robert was born in Williams, OK on December 30, 1941 to Oren D. & Margaret (Ray)Allen. Robert was a member of First United Methodist Church of Poteau, OK. He was a lineman for OG&E until his retirement after 241/2 years of service; a 32nd Degree Mason, and was a Poster Child for the March of Dimes in 1953-1954 (He was a polio survivor) Robert loved bowling, coaching baseball & watching his beloved St. Louis Cardinals & OU sports. He was preceded in death by his parents & 1 sister, Doris Kelley. Survivors include his son, Robert David Allen of Poteau, OK; daughter & son in law, Diane Rea & Will Thompson of Spiro, OK, sisters & brother in law, Margaret Singleterry of Poteau, OK, Sue & Bill Grosskopf of Delaware; half brother, O.D. Allen Jr. of Coal Hill, AR, 4 grandchildren, Ross Allen, Reed Allen, Jenny Allen & Jessica Fair; great grandson, Jon Carter Allen; devoted & trusted canine companion, Noodle; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services were held 2 pm, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 Tuesday eveing, April 20 to visit with relatives & friends.