Warner David Allen 77 of Black Rock passed away February 26, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Born April 29, 1947, in Walnut Ridge to Dudley and Delois (Dee) Warner Allen. He was united in marriage to Linda Carolyn Golden on October 13, 1966, when he also became a member of the Golden Family resulting in many years of memories and extended family relationships. He graduated from Hoxie High School, class of 1966 and later attended Jonesboro School of Business. Warner was a self-employed contractor and of the Baptist Faith. He became a witness for Jesus through prison, jail, and biker ministry. He was an avid Harley rider leading him on so many journeys and adventures across the United States including Alaska. As everyone knows, Warner walked different pathways through his time on earth leading him to become a friend, confidant, acquaintance, and a true witness for Jesus.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dudley Allen; his mother, Dee Twambly; and his grandparents, Papa and Mama Warner.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Allen of the home; one son, Chad (Willie) Allen of Jonesboro; one daughter, Elisabeth (Bobby) Woodard; two granddaughters, Emily (Tyler) Burgess, and Alyson Woodard; one precious great grandson, Bo Duke Burgess all of Black Rock; two brothers, Martin Allen of Hoxie, and Reggie (Carol) Allen of Sedgwick, a niece, Lisa (Oscar) Wright of Somersville, WI; a nephew, Arron Allen of Sedgwick; and a multitude of extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Bryan Funeral Home. Procession will be led by ASP Creston Hutton, his honorary son, and escorted by bikers to the Black Rock Rest Area. Family will continue to Holobaugh cemetery for graveside services officiated by Bro. Troy Vaughn, his long-time friend and brother in Christ. Pallbearers will be Arron Allen, Allan Brown, Martin Allen, Tyler Burgess, Miles Brinkley, and Ron Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Woodard, Creston Hutton, Wilfred Langevi, Reggie Allen, CMA, and the Hoxie Class of 1966.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bryan Funeral Home.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Legacy Hospice, and Bryan Funeral Home for their compassion and care during this transition.