Virgel Harmon Allen

September 13, 1939 - August 03, 2017

Virgel Harmon Allen, age 77, of Floyd, passed away on Thursday August 3, 2017. Virgel’s greatest passion was his grandchildren. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy, his community as an elected official and the youth of Floyd County in recreational sports. Virgel was proceeded in death by his parents Tannie and Nola Allen. He is survived by his wife: Cheryl Whitlock-Allen: his brothers: James Allen and Lynwood (Brenda) Allen; his children: Scott (Shelia) Allen, Michele (Randy) Akers; step-children: Lawrence (Pat) Whitlock, Monica (Kevin) Grubb; six grandchildren: Dillon Harris, Amber Harris, Garrett Whitlock, Jesse Whitlock, Kearsten Grubb, and Collin Grubb; and a very special lady: Eleanor “Granny” Whitlock; many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. A special thanks to Emily, Nicole, Anitra, Ashley, Angela, and everyone at Carilion Clinic Family Medicine for taking such good care of him. A graveside service will be announced at a later date. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, or on Facebook @gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.

We wr deeply sadden to hear Virgil passing / he was a person when u needed him he was there/ The community lost A Special Person !!! Our Prayers an Deepest Sympathy to his wife an family JC an Gloria / daughters

We are so sorry. Virgel was a wonderful person .

so sorry to hear this, Cheryl, our prayers and love is coming your way. love you guys.

So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Cheryl and family, There are really no words to help at a time like this but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Virgel was a special guy and though I hadn't see him in quite a while I certainly never forgot him or any of you all. You're all very special to me. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Sending you love and prayers, Serena

He was and amazing guy never will forget the times we spent with u guys at the park playing softball and helping u guys selling food going to miss him

My deepest condolences! He was such a great man with a smile always on his face! Recreational softball will never be the same!

Im so very sorry to hear this. My heart and prayers go out to Cheryl and his whole family. He was a great man and will be missed by many.

Ur family is in my prayers. I always loved Virgil so much.

Cheryl, It saddens me deeply to hear of Virgel's passing. He was truly one of a kind. The time he took to help the girls with softball will never be forgotten. I for one will hear his name whenever a ball is hit or caught. You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers. There truly never was a kinder man. I will always remember him with his lollipops, and his arm over a shoulder. We love you and always will. Elena, Amber, & Brandon

Sorry for your loss

Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of Virgil passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. I have known Virgil many years through Recreation and Dixie Softball and there was never a better man he always put the kids first and made sure that they had the opportunity to learn and play in a structure program. I will never forget him and all the fun times we had a games and tournaments you are all special to me. If I can ever help you in any way just let me know.

So sorry to hear about Virgil. He is one of a kind and will surely be missed. I have a lot of respect for him.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a great man and true patriot. He will be dearly missed, and long-remembered. Our prayers and thoughts are with Cheryl, and all of the family.

Cheryl, Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time Sylvia

Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear about Virgel, I Loved him so much. You both did so much for me when I took over Dixie and I could never thank you enough. You and your family is in my prayers. I love you both so very much. GOD gained another angel

Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear about Virgil. He was one of the nicest person that I have ever met. He and yourself did so much for Girls Softball. I will always remember his smile and good nature. It seems that God always brings his truly good servants home early. Virgil will be missed. Respectfully, Greg P.S. Cheryl please let us know if we can do anything for you.

We wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Allen family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl -- My heartfelt condolences are with you and the family. Virgil and you taught me so much and I truly respected him.

Very sorry to hear of Virgil's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.