Douglas E. Allen, age 66, a resident of Rt. 4 Philippi passed away Tuesday January 24, 2012 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1945 in Philippi a son of the late Ralph Edward Allen and Velma Roselea ( Bolyard ) Allen who survives. He was united in marriage on June 12, 1965 to Barbara (Wolfe) Allen who survives at home. Also surviving Two daughters: Dawn A. Goodwin and husband Robert of Point Marion, PA Amy L. Allen of Philippi One brother: David R. Allen of Philippi Doug was preceded in death by his grandparents James W. and Sylvia Bolyard, one brother James F. Allen of Wheeling. Doug worked as a 911 dispatcher for the Barbour County Communication Center, he worked for Standard Laboratories as a coal sampler. He retired from the US Army having served from 1962- 1985. Doug was a member of the Philippi Fire Department for over 20 yrs, American Legion Post #44, Life member of the VFW Post # 410, VVA Chapter # 882, Philippi Lions Club, a past Girl Scout Leader, the Jerusalem United Methodist Church, and was a beloved son, husband, and father. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday January 27, from 2-8 pm and Saturday January 28, from 8 am- 1 pm the service hour with Rev. Tim Bleigh and Speaker Jim Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery with military honours being accorded.