With deepest regret

[Smedley]

here's a link to Dean's obituary.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=dean-william-allen&pid=140770393

[darrenryall]

I've never had a chance to talk to Dean, but here's one thing that I can go by..

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This right here tells me that Dean was someone who cared about the community, that was active, took the time to respond to people, was helpful, had tons of information to share.

From what I've heard, he was really a compassionate and sharing person. Kind to strangers, kind to friends.

From the photos I've seen of him, he looks like he was someone always willing to lend a hand, was community driven (not just here but Festiva Madness).

From what I've seen back from the community, he was greatly cared for.

All this says that Dean will be greatly missed, not just by his own family, but by all he that he came into contact with. You judge someone by his actions, not just by what he says.. and all this says that Dean was a great man who won't be forgotten.

[Britstiva]

It's going to take a long time for me not to look for him every time I sign on here.... It's practically habit now. He's gonna be missed terribly!

[Gforcefd]

I haven't been on in a while and this is the first thread I saw. I was really looking forward to meeting dean in October. He will be a big loss to this community and this family. My prayers go out to his family.

[festivaWES]

John passed the news to me also. Dean, You will be missed. My deapest sympathy.

[Festiva_tunner]

here's a link to Dean's obituary.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/new...&pid=140770393

Thanks for the link - it was a very good Obituary

[KR3AM]

Won't be able to make it
....gotta work and cant get someone to work for me...

However, possibility of getting off earlier ....

does anyone know of what time things would end...and or is there anything happening after?

[Britstiva]

I don't know what's happening afterwards, but I say give me or anyone a call to see what's up....

There's a lot of people in town too, so I don't think I'd be speaking out of line by saying I'm sure we'll be gathering throughout Friday and Saturday.

[stevewl1164]

I went..I would guess about 300 people came. Laughter and tears. Lots of love.

[r34king]

I was there, lots of friends. Shows how much he will be missed. The only explaination i can think of is that DJ got stumped and asked God for an assistant. Ill miss him alot

Dan

[his_pit_crew]

Great guy helped my friend out big time, great guy, we were gonna go see him again

[Toaster]

Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that he died. I met him a few weeks ago when I drove down to Raleigh to get some parts from him, he was a great, really nice guy and we had a great time getting parts I can't believe he died, but I'm glad I got the opportunity to meet him and see his passion for Festivas.

[ejp2fast]

here's a link to Dean's obituary.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/new...&pid=140770393

very good obit... he will be greatly missed.

[neanderpaul]

Lots of warm genuine feelings in the guest book there.

[todd00]

very good obit... he will be greatly missed.

yes it was very well written, he was lucky to have been loved by so many. best wishes to his family.