Allen Eugene Wardlow, 64, passed away on February 26, 2013 while visiting his Granddaughter in Ellisville, Mississippi. He was born on August 13, 1948  inNoblesville, Indiana to Shyrl Arlene Wardlow and Patricia Rose (Grimes) Wardlow - Collums.

Allen grew up in Indiana. 

He joined the US Army in June of 1969 serving his country in Viet Nam  for 2  years   worked for Tyson Foods in Albertville, AL for 18 years, until he was medically retired in 2012.

Allen married Arlie Jewel (Stone) Wardlow in 1987 in Alabama. They were happily married for 30 years.  Allen enjoyed flea markets, scrapping, working on the computer and reading.  His favorite actor was John Wayne and his favorite TV Show was Mash.

Allen was preceded in death by his father Shyrl in1953, daughter Cathy Wardlow, his sister Sheryl and his mother Patricia in 2010.

Allen is survived by his spouse Arlie of Albertville, AL; daughter Kimberly (Vic) Detzler, step daughter Terrie Rolinger of Crossville, AL and one stepson Allen (Lisa) Stewart of Albertville, AL. 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 6 step great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sisters Cindie Shumaker and Marika (Tim) Kunder of Bremen, one brother Tim of Mississippi and 3 step sisters: Jo (Henry) Bullard  &Grace Clark of Woodland, MS, Regina (Rodney) Burgess and one step brother FW (Wanda) Collums of Houston, MS.

A memorial service will be held at The Bremen Cemetary at 2:30 May 24th.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to The Bremen VFW, 1750 W Plymouth St, Bremen, IN 46506.