Buddy D. Allen, age 89 of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.  He was born on December 15, 1933 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Buddy retired from Arkansas Face Veneer Company in Benton and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving active duty from 1951 to 1954.

Buddy was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Lou.

He is survived by his three daughters, Vickey Wingerter (Vicki Fraser) of Conway, Patty (David) Bennett, Linda Creasey of Benton and one son, John Allen of Benton.

Buddy is also survived by his seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, Matt (Beth) Wingerter and Shelby of Benton, Summer (Jonathan) Peters and Jaxton of Quitman, Kc Michael (Brook) Bennett, Lucas and Olivia of Rosebud, Jacob Creasey, Jack and Caroline of Benton, Sarah (Alex) Shaw, Evie and Nora of Benton, Jonathan Allen and Jaxon of Benton, Leslea (Lila) Zeno and Lawson of Benton.

A private graveside service for the immediate family will be held at Rosemont Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Alcoa Pines Nursing Home for the care provided to Mom and Dad.  A special thank you to the staff of Saline Memorial Hospice, especially Kara, Kathy and Kirby.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org

Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com