ALLEN, L. GLEASON – CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, U.S. NAVY
Class of 1943Service: U.S. Navy
Service Dates: 1943-1963
Rank: CPO
His life was one of service to his church, where he served as an elder and deacon, to his community Salvation Army, Literacy Council, former chairman of the Democratic Party, Azalea Festival board, Rotary Club, to his state Battleship Commission, Board of Navigation and Pilotage and to his country US Navy and Naval Reserve. He practiced law for 50 years and retired from Allen, McDonald and Davis. His passions and interests were many and varied: reading, traveling, UNC sports, gardening, bluebirds, playing bridge, tennis and more. https://www.andrewsmortuary.com/obituary/5135066