Gary-Lee Allen

May 2, 1947 ~ November 22, 2021
Gary-Lee Allen 74, of Indianapolis passed away November 22, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1947 to the late William and Rhoda Allen in Alameda, California. He earned an Associate’s Degree from Pasadena City College.
Gary served his country during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a self-employed salesman specializing in flooring. Gary loved the outdoors and loved hiking in the Mountains of California.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Karen (Wright) Allen; sons William Michael (Kitte) Allen, and Justin Robert Allen; granddaughter Savannah Lee Allen; brother William (Hope) Allen, and sister Mary Pollard.
A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held on Friday December 3, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 PM at O’Riley Funeral Home 6107 S. East St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. A Memorial Services Will be held Friday December 3, 2021 at 4:00 PM in the Funeral Home. Please visit www.Orileyfuneralhome.com to share a memory of Gary.
He dressed up as Santa Claus for Savannah when she was little… she had no idea it was her grandpa! She loved it!
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.