Born April 20, 1951 in Logan Utah to LaVoy Allen and Robert  Bowen. At the young age of 68, Allen passed away peacefully surrounded by his two daughters, Britten and Ashley and his two sisters Marlene and Sydney in Virginia Beach on June 22, 2019 at 11:05pm. Allen’s zest for life will always be remembered. He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him and even the strangers who didn’t. He was a gatherer of friends and family. Allen Never met a stranger.

Allen belonged to Harley Owners Group Chapter 2727 in which he accomplished an estimated 180,000 miles throughout the years. His greatest accomplishment was winning the Iron Butt Award, not once but twice. Allen retired from Appalachian State University as a maintenance Manager of food services. He is survived by his Favorite daughter, Britten and husband John Presnell, and their three kids, Jonathan (great grandchild Kinley River) , Lucus, and Elisa. Responsible daughter, Ashley and husband Kris Meyerhoffer and their three kids, Elijah, Samuel and Avery. Son, Bryan and wife Sheri, and 4 kids, Britney (2 great grandkids Ember and Asher ), Hailey, Andrew and Susannah. Also survived by his mother LaVoy, sisters Marlene and Sydney and brother in law Kevin.

A Celebration Service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Fish Dam Creek Park Picnic Shelter at 499 Reservoir Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 at 5:30PM followed by BBQ cookout at 6:30pm. Please come ready to celebrate the life of Allen Robert Bowen with your funniest “Allen Story”. We will Never forget Allen and the joy and love he gave us all! Allen lived to Ride! Come join the bike precessional 4:30 at Hollar & Greene 230 Cabbage Row Boone, NC 28607 Let’s Ride one last time with Allen.