Obituary of Vinton Gable Allen

Vinton Gable “Archie” Allen passed away on March 17, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born on June 25, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Evelyn and William Allen. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Christina; his sons, Jon and Jeffrey (Patricia); his grandchildren, James II (Jeannie), Jon, Jr., Catherine (Chris) Cool, Zachary, Joshua, Nicholas, Alaina, Jeffrey (Katie) Koss and Carly; his great-grandchildren, Savanna, Xander, Gage, Aaliyah, Jasmine, Atlas, Theodore, Don, Jayda, Haley, Lilly, Kylie, Evelyn and Wyatt; his sisters, Beverly Toth and Cheryll Lipa; and many loving nieces, nephews; and his special friend, Vicki Story. He was predeceased by his son, James; sister, Jeanette; and brother, Donald.

He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 27 years of service, and moved to Cass City in 2001. He enjoyed family, books, sports, fishing, and antiquing. He will be missed by everyone who knew him for his kindness and caring.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 1, 2023 at 11:00 am, at the Cass City United Methodist Church, 5100 Cemetery Road, Cass City, MI  48726.  Pastor Robert Paul Demyanovich will officiate. The family will receive friends at church prior to the service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.  Interment will take place at Cadillac Memorial Garden East, Clinton Township, Michigan at a later date. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan.