Obituary of Julian Barrett Allen

Julian Barrett Allen, 90, widower of Evelyn Coward Allen, died Friday, April 10, 2015 at Covenant Place. Born in Yadkin County, NC, he was a son of the late William Lestro Allen and Gola Oldham Allen. Mr. Allen was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Boyle Bible Class. He was also a former member of the Lions Club. He was the retired owner and operator of Allen-Makela Land Surveyors and former owner and operator of W. L. Allen Lumber Company. He graduated from Edmunds High School in 1942 and the University of South Carolina in 1950. Mr. Allen was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for his service during World War II. He was an avid golfer, he loved spending time and working on his computer, and he adored all of his grandchildren. Surviving are three daughters, Katie A. Hutchens and husband Tom of Bismarck, North Dakota, Beth A. Reames and husband Davis of Sumter, and Janie A. Kirkland and husband Steve of Chapin; one sister, Helen A. Quarles of Florence; six grandchildren, Lauren Brennan and husband Will, Allen Edwards, Dan Hutchens and wife Bids, Sarah Lynn Talley, Liz Hutchens, and Will Talley; one great-granddaughter, Avery Floyd; and three nieces, Lee McLeod, Cindy Quarles, and Tricia Quarles. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Ann Allen; two brothers, Roger Allen and Tommy Allen; and one sister, Vera Allen. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Steve Holler officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.