Our condolences to the Allen family and the Tar Heel Volunteer Fire Department of Tar Heel, North Carolina. Lieutenant Ronald Allen Jr., 36, an 18 year veteran of the Tar Heel Volunteer Fire Department died Friday September 22, 2006. Ron was in front of his vehicle spray painting the road surface indicating hydrant locations on Highway 87 when his brush truck was struck from behind, crushing him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

     Ron was instrumental in the founding of the Tar Heel Volunteer Fire Department, joining as a teenager. He was also a member of the Board of Directors. When not serving his community Ron was a corrections officer for a state prison, and a bible school teacher.

     Our brother Ron leaves behind his wife, Jennifer, his daughters, Allison and Cheyanne, and his son, Cody. A visitation for Ron was held Sunday September 24, 2006 at the Tar Heel Baptist Church. A funeral service was held for Ron on Monday September 25, 2006 4PM at the Tar Heel Fire Department follwed by a burial at the Tar Heel Baptist Church Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to:

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727