Daryl Allen

Daryl Gene Allen, 80, of Hillsboro, died Dec. 26, 2008, at Parkside Homes of Hillsboro.

Born Jan. 4, 1928, in Council Grove, he was the son of Bud and Gladys (Bowman) Allen.

He was a carpenter and construction worker.

He married Roberta Meyer Sept. 22, 1951, at Council Grove. She survives.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and a sister.

Other survivors include a son, Mike Allen of Wichita; a daughter, Tina Marie King of Hillsboro; five brothers, Dean Allen and Jack Allen, both of Council Grove, bob Allen of Laughlin, Nev., and Bill Allen of Kingman, Ariz.; a sister, Kay Bratton of Council Grove; and six grandchildren.

The family will receive guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro.

A private funeral and burial are planned.

A memorial fund has been established with WFC/Jim James Memorial 101 Club.