Robert Lee Allen

December 12, 2018

Robert Lee Allen, 71, passed away on December 12, 2018 at home after a recent, lengthy stay in Maryview Medical Center with lung and heart issues. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the youngest son of late Frank H. Allen Jr. and Betty C. Allen (Nee: Plymire) who nicknamed him “Rock”. His parents moved to Pennsylvania where he spent his early years. He graduated from Central High School in York, PA. He began work at Newport News Shipyard in 1970 as a pipefitter. After 8 years, he transferred to Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth retiring as a supervisor after 29 years of service in 2007. He is survived by wife, Sherry of 34 years. His brother is Frank H. Allen III and wife, Evelyn, “Tootie” of Portsmouth and nephew, Sean and niece, Stephanie Lee. Daughter is Tracy Lee Henderson and husband “Jay”, grandchildren Eli and Emma of Midlothian, VA. His previous wife is Trudy Baum. Step-Daughter is Cheryl L. Echeverri and grandson Gabriel of Norfolk. Son is John R. Allen and wife, Monica, grandchildren Mariah, Cameron, Josie, Della and great grandchild Skylar of Vancover, WA. He is also survived by brother-in-law, Tony Bass of Davidson, NC and nieces, Tonya and Kelly. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by step-son, Robert D. Scarboro and sister-in-law, C. Gail Adams Bass. His favorite charity was VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). You can visit their website at www.vfw.org Services will be at a later date.