David Lee Allen

One of the most tenderhearted, yet toughest men passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023. David Lee Allen was born in Morgantown, WV on July 24, 1947 to the late Kenneth G. Allen and Virginia I. Yost Allen.

David graduated from Carlsbad Senior High School, New Mexico in 1966 and enlisted in the Army immediately after graduation. He served in Cu Chi, Vietnam 1967-68 as a crew chief and door gunner for the 116th Assault Helicopter Co. He received several military citations and medals including a Purple Heart. After being discharged, David settled in Morgantown working at the WVU Power Plant, Osage No. 3 Coal Mine, Sabraton Chevron, and the U.S. Post Office as a letter carrier. He was well known for his vast knowledge and skills in building and repairing motorcycles. He owned and operated Sabraton Cycle Repair for several years until his illness would no longer allow him. David was a former motorcycle safety instructor for WV Motorcycle Safety Program.

David was a devout Christian, becoming a born-again believer in 1980. He loved to race, ride and work on motorcycles and was an accomplished pro- licensed motocross racer. He also enjoyed hunting, basketball, the outdoors, and spending time with his friends and family. One of his biggest accomplishments was building a 1930 Ford 5 window coupe street rod from the frame and up. His sense of humor and wittiness were ever present in every aspect of his life.

David is survived by the love of his life, Cathy Scudiere Allen, his wife of 47 years; children, Wendy Habermehl (Klaus) of Gruenstadt, Germany, Pete (Andrea) Allen of Morgantown, and Carrie (Dan) Prusa of Morgantown; grandchildren, Bryan and Brittney Habermehl of Gruenstadt, Germany, Brady and Brionna Allen, and Olivia, Norah, Eli, Sam and Hannah Prusa all of Morgantown; brothers, Ken (Deborah) Allen of Boerne, Texas and Larry (Barbara) Allen of Morgantown; brothers-in-law, Bill (Debra) Scudiere and Jimmy (Tammy) Scudiere; sister-in-law, Lou Ann (J T) Straface all of Morgantown; along with numerous family members including cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends whom he loved dearly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rudy and Cecelia Scudiere.

The Allen family would like to thank WV Caring Hospice as well as Village Caregivers, especially Mindi, for her excellent care of David.

Cremation services have been entrusted to the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to gather at Sabraton Hill Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 10AM until the time of service at 11AM with Pastor Stephen Dodrill Officiating. Private interment will take place at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 or The Alzheimer's Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.