Larry "Joe" Allen

Larry "Joe" Allen, 81, of Salem, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Meadowview Health & Rehab Center.

Larry was the county's locksmith for over 50 years as the owner of Allen Lock & Key.  He also served his country in the United States Air Force, and was a past Master of the Crescent Hill Masonic Lodge in Louisville.

Larry is survived by his wife of 28 years, Debbie (Scott) Allen of Salem; his 2 children: Katherine Wheatley of Salem, and Larry Allen Jr (Carrie) of Kannapolis, NC; and his grandchildren: Brandon Wheatley, Keramie Wheatley and Tatum Grace Allen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Johnny; and 2 sisters: Judy and Mary Jane.

Larry will be laid to rest at the New Albany National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 10, at 1:30 p.m.  Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with his care.

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