ALLEN, William A.

William A. Allen Born in Mountain View, Arkansas on Feb. 29, 1924. Departed on June 7, 2007 and resided in Cottonwood, Ariz. William A. Allen, 83, of Cottonwood died June 7, 2007. He was born February 29, 1924 in Mountain View, Arkansas, the son of John and Alice Gertrude (Petty) Allen. Mr. Allen served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was employed as an operating engineer. A member of the First Southern Baptist Church, he enjoyed being a Sunday School teacher. His other interests included woodworking and operating heavy equipment. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved to joke and make people laugh. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth E. Allen; sons Larry, wife Shirley, Phoenix, Ariz., Ray, wife Beverly, Cal., Robert, wife Susan, Surprise, Ariz.; daughters, Shirle, Judy and Linda, all of Calif.; brothers, John, Jr. of Phoenix and Jo, wife Elsie, Texas; step-sons, Stephen, Edward, Phillip and Jack, all of N.C., several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank and a sister, Jessie. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, June 12 in the First Southern Baptist Church. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood and Camp Verde, Arizona.