Luther Harvey Allen died at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.

Known by most as “Harvey,” he was 72 years old at the time of his passing. 

Harvey was born on July 1, 1944 to Chris Allen and Sylvia (Adair) Kissinger in Yeager, W. Va. He spent the past 46 years in Pierceton.

Harvey was married to Linda Hyden on July 2, 1968 in Warsaw. Together the two shared 48 years; Linda survives in Pierceton.

Harvey had worked as a machinist for Production Technology in Fort Wayne before his 2000 retirement. He also worked for Arnold’s Corportation. He loved to read the newspaper and was an avid Green Bay Packer’s fan. He also enjoyed watching the History Channel.

In addition to his wife, Linda, those who survive include his daughter, Deborah Allen of Pierceton; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Corelee Kissinger of West Virginia; sister and brother-in-law (Charles) Pennington of Warsaw and several half-brothers.

Those who preceded him in death include a brother, Donnie Kissinger and sister, Carmella Roberts.

A funeral service celebrating the life Harvey Allen will take place in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27. Reverend Dave Hummel will officiate with burial in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service.

Gifts in Harvey’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choosing. Alternately, simple acts of kindness may be done for others.

Caring for the family is Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent at www.TitusFuneralHome.com