Allen Jr, Carroll Glenn

Latta – Carroll Glenn Allen, Jr., 56, died in his home, January 20, 2011. Mr. Allen was born November 15, 1954, in Dillon, SC, the son of Barbara Jean Shelley and Carroll Glenn Allen. He was married to Ione Edwards Allen. He was a member of Latta United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Latta High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from Clemson University. He was a past member the S. C. Agricultural Commission, past member of S. C. Soy Bean Board, member of Agriculture Commission 4th Circuit from 1982 – 1987, Tobacco Festival “Tobacco Grower of the Year 1986”, past winner of Phillip Morris Grower of the Year Award, and S. C. Farm Bureau “Young Farm Family Winner 1983” . He was Co – Owner of Betty Allen Farms. He was an avid outdoorsman and a major supporter of the Dillon County Rifle and Gun Club. He is survived by his parents Barbara Jean and Carroll G. Allen of Latta, SC, his wife, Ione E. Allen of the home, one son, Blake (Krista) Allen, and one daughter, Amanda (Jeff) Huggins all of Latta, SC. Mr. Allen is also survived by a brother, Donald Keith (Libby) Allen, and two grandchildren, Audrey Allen and Luke Allen Huggins. Funeral services and entombment will be held at 4:00 PM, January 23, 2011, in the Allen Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Kannaday Funeral Home in Latta, SC. You make sign the guestbook at www.kannadayfuneralhome.com.