Obituary of Edwin Roland Allen, Jr.

Edwin Roland Allen Jr, 71, of Herndon, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 10:33 am. 

Born on January 19th, 1949 in Arlington, Virginia. He was the son of the late Edwin Allen and the late Betty Allen.  

Ed worked in the telephone communications field up until his retirement. Working for C&P, AT&T and E-Tel. He also served in the Navy Reserve during the Vietnam War. Ed was also a member at Northfork Resort in Front Royal, VA for almost 30 years. Which he held positions multiple times on the board of directors for the resort. He was a member of American Legion Post 180. Some things he enjoyed were family get togethers, leather-working, bowling with family and friends, camping and coaching/working with kids.   

He is survived by his wife Anna Mae Allen and son Jason Allen. Also, his two brothers Tom Allen of Winchester, VA, John Allen of Staunton, VA and a sister Lynn Dunbar of Warrenton, VA and several nieces and nephews.    

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Friday, January 31st, 2020 at Adams Green Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM.   

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.