He was born on August 24, 1938 in Bergton to the late Martha Ada Tusing and Fahrney "Allen" Fitzwater.
He was a poultry and beef farmer. He was a member and trustee of Crab Run Church of the Brethren in Mathias. Allen's most proud moments were spending time with the family. He also was proud to be the first member to sign up for the Virginia Poultry Growers Co-Op.
On June 13, 1958, he married the former Dorothy Charlotte Hupp who survives. They were married for 64 years.
He is survived by his two daughters, Leona F. Dove and husband Andrew, Lucy A. Freed and husband Ronnie; two sons, Gary A. Fitzwater and wife Kathy S., Daren K. Fitzwater and wife Kathy M.; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Four sisters, Elta Corway, Mazie Shipe, Nadene Shoemaker, and Louise Mongold all preceded him in death.
His body was cremated. A guestbook will be available to sign from 9 AM - 7 PM Saturday at Grandle Funeral Home.
Dennis Lantz will conduct a memorial service Sunday 2 PM at Crab Run Church of the Brethren in Mathias.
Burial will be private in Perry Moyer Cemetery in Bergton.
He was born on August 24, 1938 in Bergton to the late Martha Ada Tusing and Fahrney "Allen" Fitzwater.
He was a poultry and beef farmer. He was a member and trustee of Crab Run Church of the Brethren in Mathias. Allen's most proud moments were spending time with the family. He also was proud to be the first member to sign up for the Virginia Poultry Growers Co-Op.
On June 13, 1958, he married the former Dorothy Charlotte Hupp who survives. They were married for 64 years.
He is survived by his two daughters, Leona F. Dove and husband Andrew, Lucy A. Freed and husband Ronnie; two sons, Gary A. Fitzwater and wife Kathy S., Daren K. Fitzwater and wife Kathy M.; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Four sisters, Elta Corway, Mazie Shipe, Nadene Shoemaker, and Louise Mongold all preceded him in death.
His body was cremated. A guestbook will be available to sign from 9 AM - 7 PM Saturday at Grandle Funeral Home.
Dennis Lantz will conduct a memorial service Sunday 2 PM at Crab Run Church of the Brethren in Mathias.
Burial will be private in Perry Moyer Cemetery in Bergton.
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