Don Curtis Allen, born June 3, 1930, died Sunday, November 30th, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Don is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. Allen, both of Independence. Don leaves behind daughter, Lynda S. Burrows of Sibley, MO; son, William C. Allen of Oak Grove, MO; son, David L. Allen of Sibley, MO; granddaughters, Jaqueline A. Whiting of Independence, MO, Morgan A. Conom of Madison, WI; grandsons, Brett and Brandon Allen of Oak Grove, MO. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2014 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Mound Grove Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)