Michael Thomas Allen

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC Mr. Michael Thomas Allen, 61, of Kannapolis died Friday, April 29, 2011 at his residence following a short illness. He was born June 24, 1949 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Bruce and Margaret Benfield Allen. He was a 1968 graduate of A.L. Brown High School. Following graduation he served in the US Marine Corps in Vietnam and then with the US Army in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he was employed at Fieldcest-Cannon Plt. #1 in the slasher and weave room for 23 years until their closing. He later was employed at Piedmont Correctional Center in Salisbury as a correctional officer. Michael was a member of Bethany Bible Church and a member of Cannon Memorial Masonic Lodge # 626 AF and AM. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel conducted by Rev. Bobby Sutherland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services. At other times they will be at the residence. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove with masonic graveside rites conducted by Cannon Lodge #626. He is survived by his wife of 20 years: Tami Sechler Allen, two step children, Shonna Nance and Jesse Overcash, III., grandchildren: Sandy, Daymon, and Marazha Nance, four brothers: Floyd Allen and wife Frances of Pacolet, SC. Jerry Allen and wife Linda of Kansas, Herman Allen and wife Cathy and Phillip Allen and wife Ann all of Kannapolis. Also survived by four sisters: Glen Peoples and husband Reece of Fayetteville, Pat Johnson and husband Bill of Geismar, La. Gail Duggane of Salisbury and Janice LaMarche and husband Fred of Vincennes, In. The family asks that memorials be made to Bethany Bible Church, 623 N. Juniper Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Allen. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Tuesday May 3, 2011 Whitley's funeral Home At all other times the family will be at the residence

Service: 2:00 PM Tuesday May 3, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, NC