Loyd Avery Allen

Franklin, NC - Loyd Avery Allen, age 84, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Tom and Eva McMahan Allen. He was a carpenter and farmer and a member of Liberty Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and loved gardening.

Mr. Allen is survived by his wife of 62 years, Verlie Poindexter Allen; two daughters, Kay Allen Kelly and husband Sam and Nancy Staffelbach and husband Keith all of Franklin, NC; four sons, David Allen and wife Nancy of Andrews, NC, Joe Allen and wife Jan, Randy Allen and wife Linda and Bill Allen and wife Vickie all of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Ruby Poindexter, Sue McConnell and Linda Passmore all of Franklin, NC; three brothers, Ralph, John and Grady Allen all of Franklin, NC; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ollie Mae Hurst and a brother, Furman Allen.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Potts, Rev. Wesley Hooper and Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 3:00 pm, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jessica McConnell, 276 Cedar Ridge Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 or your favorite charity.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.