Gary W. Allen

**Gary W. Allen**, 56, of Moores Hill passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born at Batesville on November 13, 1961 the son of Raymond and Rita Palmer Allen. Survivors include one daughter Heather Allen; three grandchildren Alexandra, Nathan, and Briella of Hamilton, Ohio; one brother Larry (Lisa) Allen of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania; one sister Pam Allen Simpson and her partner David of Osgood, along with several nieces and nephews; also his uncles Arthur Allen of Osgood and Gene Allen of Dunreith; his aunts Alma Addison of Cleves, Ohio, Leta Palmer, and Brenda (Dennis) Luke both of Holton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary was a 1980 graduate of South Ripley High School and a graduate of Northwest Truck Driving School and pursued his love of driving trucks for over thirty years. He was truly at peace when he was on the road. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with visitation beginning at 10am. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.