Joe Lee Allen
1935-2024
Joe Lee Allen, 88, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Esther and Nathan Aubrey Allen. Joe married his loving wife, Ann Marie Allen, in the presence of friends and family, November 3, 1956. Joe demonstrated a dedication to serving his country through combined military service between the Army and Navy. Joe ensured to instill in his loved ones an appreciation for hard work. This was exemplified by his career with the Postal Service which spanned 35 years at his retirement.
Joe Lee Allen was a beloved member of his community and family. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Joe will be remembered for the love he had for his wife, Ann, and how he eagerly accompanied her around the world to take in all of its wonders and baseball games. Joe will leave behind memories as a doting father, grandfather, and uncle to all of those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ann Allen. His daughter Nancy Allen and his daughter and her husband Debbie and Mark Miller. He will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren and their spouses, Raphael and Leah White, Derrick and Beka Miller, and Jennifer and Kyle Sharon. Also remembered by his great-grandchildren, Wren White, Remington White, Kurt Sharon, Autumn Sharon, Carson Sharon, Ashlyn Sharon, and Bronwyn Miller.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Esther Bennett-Allen, and his father, Nathan Aubrey Allen. His in-laws Frank and Margaret Castañeda-Villa, sisters-in-law Margy Weyandt, Norma Davis, and Linda Villa.
Joe Lee Allen will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. May his soul rest in peace.
Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 10th at Matthews Funeral Home. A wake service will be held at 6:00 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond, OK with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Oklahoma City, OK.
Our dear Uncle Joe. So many good memories of our families together. My dad always spoke very highly of you. You will be missed. Much loves.
My dear Uncle Joe, I have a special memory of your family and I at Sulpher Springs ( in our younger years) and while on a hike we came up on a water fountain. I asked if the water was drinkable and a jokester as you were, you said. “Yes.” I took a drink from the water fountain and “rotten eggs” is all I tasted…spit, spit, spit. Huge laugh after!! I have several other memories but that was my fave!! I love you and I will never forget you. You will always be in my heart. Love ❤️
I love you daddy and will miss the good times we had with you! I will take good care of mama for you! Until we see you again much love your baby! ❤️