AKRON – Freddie Wayne Allen, 50, of 751 E. Walnut St., Nappanee, and formerly of Hurley, Va., and Akron, died March 11, 2013, in his sister’s residence. He was born Sept. 16, 1963, in Grundy, Va., to Fred B. and Okie Lester Allen. He worked at Miller Manufacturing Co. for 19 years as a setup man. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Jr. being his favorite driver. He was very close to his nephews Corey and Seth Blankenship. Surviving are two sisters, Tabatha Blankenship and Diane Blankenship (and fiancé Michael Reed), all of Akron; two nephews, Corey and Seth Blankenship, both of Akron; and special friends, Jim Weaver and Robert Blankenship, both of Nappanee. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred B. Allen, and mother and stepfather, Okie and Douglas Justice. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester S., Akron, with Pastor Connie Cline officiating. Burial will be in Nichols Cemetery, Akron. Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolence may be sent via www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
