Allen Telfer

Allen Telfer, 54, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Cadiz, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 in Leesburg, following a lengthy illness. He was born June 27, 1950 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of Wilda Dowdle Telfer and the late Wayne D. Telfer. He was a Truck Driver and Mechanic with Lester Coggins Trucking in Florida, and a former employee of Consolidation Coal Company in Cadiz. A Methodist by faith, he was a member of the Harrison Lodge 219, F. Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubneville; Cadiz Post 34 of the American Legion; and the UMWA. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Douglas. Surviving are his companion, Susan Andrick; his mother, Wilda Dowdle Telfer and George Cassel of Cadiz and Leesburg, FL; a brother, Keith Telfer and his wife, Tenley; and two sisters, Pat McCann and her husband, Rick, and Pam Merkel and her husband, Tim, all of Cadiz; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio, where funeral services will be held Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Donna O'Connell officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, Ohio, with military honors performed by the Cadiz American Legion. Masonic Services will be held Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:00 AM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States