David's obituary
David Michael Allen, age 81 of South Point, Ohio, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Ashland Community Hospice surrounded by family. David was born on August 6th, 1943, in Ashland, Kentucky as the only child to Sarah E. (Sturgill) Allen and Henry J. Allen. David is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia L. (Myers) Allen; three sons David (Samantha) Michael Allen II, Richard (Gina) Todd Allen, Joseph Shawn Allen; six grandchildren Nic (Melissa) Allen, Cody (Lauren) Allen, Macy (Timmy) Sublett, Max (Bethany) Allen, Sara E. Allen, Mathew Allen; great-grand children Rayden Sublett, Wyatt Allen, Ella Allen, Morgan Allen, Evelyn Allen; and daughter-in-law, Leigh Naegele Allen.
David was known for telling the best stories. He loved to reminisce and share memories that always brought laughter to any gathering. He was a member of the South Point Masonic Lodge for over 40 years and a member of the El Hasa Shriners of Ashland, Kentucky. David worked as a machinist with a wealth of knowledge and skill he used until just before his passing. David loved his family so dearly and was cherished by them in return. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 10:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with service to follow at O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home on Wednesday June 25, 2025, with Greg Lunsford officiating.