Thomas W. Allen, 89 of Westminster, died Wednesday Feb. 4, 2009 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House.
Born Sept. 2, 1919 in Lutherville, Maryland. He was the son of the late Thomas Walter Allen, Sr. and Margaret Robinson Allen. He was the husband of Ruth L. Allen his wife of 65 years.
Before retiring he worked at Black & Decker for 41 years and was an assistant foreman.
He was an Army Veteran of World War II, member of American Legion Carroll Post # 31 Westminster Moose Lodge # 1381 and was on The Ritual Team. He enjoyed fishing and bowling.
Surviving besides his wife are grandsons; John T. Allen and wife Laura and Jeffrey Thomas Allen all of Westminster, sister Margaret A. Schwanebeck of Baltimore, brother; John K. Allen of Hanover, PA.
He was predeceased by son; James A. Allen.
Funeral services will be held on Friday 7:30 PM at the Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main St., Westminster with Rev. Richard Shamer officating. Interment private.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and Westminster Moose Lodge # 1381 will conduct a memorial service at 7 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of your choice.