Mr. David Mallory Allen, 83, of Tampa passed away July 7, 2014.He was born in Iron Mountain Michigan in 1931, and graduated Reed City High School class of 1949. David joined the Air Force in January 1950 during the Korean War conflict achieving the rank of Staff Sargent while receiving a Good Conduct Medal and The National Defense Service Medal. After his discharge David worked on the construction the Mackinac Bridge and also as a Press Machine Operator in Michigan. David moved to Freeport, Long Island early 1960's where he found his true passion, driving a Taxi for Cannon Taxi in the winter and Finishing (plastering) swimming pools on Long Island in the summer. He truly loved being on the street and driving that cab! David lived his life the way he wanted to with no rules. David loved his boys, grandchildren the smile and laughter of youth. He is survived by his sons, Michael Allen of Tampa FL, Patrick Allen of Killeen TX, Craig David Allen and daughter, Patricia Michelle Allen, both of Barryton, MI; grandsons, Brittan Bolden of Seattle WA. and Craig Allen II (Debbie), granddaughters, Brandy Allen of Seattle WA. and Diane Allen of Killeen TX; great granddaughters, Teyana Allen of Killeen TX and Madelyn and Zoey of Cadillac,MI; great grandsons, Deshawn Allen of Killeen TX and Craig Allen III of Cadillac, MI; nephew, Brandon Allen of Anchorage Alaska; half brother, Delbert Allen of Buckeye Arizona; and niece, Della Ruth McPherson of Upper Michigan. Graveside service will take place with Military Honors at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell FL at a later date.



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