David Wendell Allen, 82 years of age, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born December 18, 1936 in Martin Kentucky, he was the son of the late Norman Allen and Alka Dingus Allen. He was a member of the First Baptist Church (Irene Cole Memorial) in Prestonsburg, KY. He was a co-owner and advertising manager with the Floyd County Times. David was preceded in death by a brother, Quentin Allen and a sister, Barbara Heinze. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Baldridge Allen of Prestonsburg, KY, a daughter, Rachale Allen Branham and her husband, Tim, of Prestonsburg, KY a granddaughter, Elizabeth Caroline Branham, a brother, Paul Neil Allen ( Susan) of Hueysville, KY, and a sister, Sharon Allen Belding and her husband Richard of Lexington, KY. Honoring David's wishes, he will be cremated with a memorial service to follow at a later date.