Norman Ray Allen age 49 passed away Wednesday August 18, 2004. Norman lived most of his life traveling, called Lexington his home for many years, but died in the city he was born in Berea. His parents Mr. Rollie Ray and Mrs. Rosie (Turner) Allen are already in heaven, along with their two sons Asa and Amos Junior, now he will go to join the family circle. He is survived by one daughter Christa Sue Bledsoe (husband Ricky), one granddaughter Whitney Lee Bledsoe all of Frankfort. Four sisters Alberta (Dale) Davidson of Lexington, Thelma (David) Hatton of McKee, Carrie (Leonard) Wilder, Geraldine (William) Wagers both of Berea, also one brother Stanley Earl (Judy) Allen of Lexington. Several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and great nephews also many other loved ones and friends left to remember the good times they have shared here on earth with him. A lot knew him as Norman and many knew him as Ray. One who devoted most of his life to helping others, not asking for anything in return. He will be missed by his family and friends, but now he has won his robe and crown.

Services for Norman will be 2:00pm Friday at the Lakes Funeral Home in Berea with Rev. Leonard Wilder officiating. Burial will follow in the Sand Gap Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00pm Thursday at the Lakes Funeral Home in Berea.