Paul Levon Allen

Benson, NC:  Mr. Paul Levon Allen, age 78, of 101 Colonade Court died Monday at his residence. Funeral services will be 2:00PM, Saturday at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson.  Officiating will be Revs. David Sutphin and Randy Beasley.  Entombment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.              Mr. Allen was born in Johnston County on March 20, 1938 to the late Paul Curtis and Mary Elgie Clifton Allen.  He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Patrick Allen, Sr.; sisters, Doris Jean Poole, Vangeline Allen, and brother, Kenneth G. Allen.  Mr. Allen was the retired owner and operator of Allen Drywall.  He was a US Army veteran and also served in the Army National Guard.  Mr. Allen was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.               Surviving include his wife of fifty-five years, Nancy Jernigan Allen; children and spouses, Sheri & John Kotlas of Angier, Timmy Allen of Benson, and Sheila & Andy Dupree of Angier; grandchildren and spouse, John, Jr. &  Vy "Kerry" Kotlas, Matthew Dupree, Danny Paul Allen, Will Dupree, Cody Allen, Brian Patrick Allen, Jr., Braedon Williams; great grandson, Jason Kotlas; beloved dog, "Cletus"; many nieces and nephews.             The family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home, Saturday from 12:30PM - 1:45PM and other times at the home .             Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Benson Fire Department, 313 S. Elm Street, Benson, NC 27504 or to the Benson EMS, PO Box 530, Smithfield, NC 27577.