Melvin Gene Allen, a resident of Henryetta, died May 21, 2016 in Tulsa at the age of 70. He was born Aug. 5, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Elmer Richard Allen and Lena June (Smith) Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Sherry Allen of the home, son, Tim Hale of Waukomis; two daughters: Jessie Hale and Tina Inc both of Tulsa, three grandchildren: Corey Hale, Nicholas Hale, and Hailey Hale; four sisters: Virginia Brown of Tulsa, Sue Hartman of Oklahoma City, Tina Manly of Tulsa and Sheila Lee of Oklahoma City; one brother, Randy Allen of Oklahoma City.
 A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Henryetta with Rex Walcher, officiating. Cremation arrangements were handled by Integrity Funeral Service.