Leroy Carl Allen

Leroy Carl Allen obituary, South Bend, IN

Leroy Carl Allen

Leroy Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Palmer Funeral Homes-Hoven Chapel - Buchanan on Oct. 20, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Leroy C. Allen, age 63, of Niles, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2025, at the Center for Hospice Care-Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana. He was born on November 18, 1961, in McComb, Mississippi, to the late John L. and Eula Mae (Butler) Allen.
Leroy is survived by his son, Daniel Rhoden; sisters Joyce Mae Allen, Jessie Mae Allen, Bobbie Gene Allen, Jeanette Foster, and Ola Mae Rose; brothers Charles (Geneva) Allen, Johnnie Lee (Reginia) Allen, J.L. Allen, Willie Lee Allen, George (Sabrina) Allen, and Ronnie Dale (April) Allen; as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews such as Bobby Gene Allen, Rebecca Wyre, Cinderella Allen, Melvin Junior Allen, Ruth Allen, Carol Gray, Eula May Guidry, Nicole Allen and Shanita Johnson just to name a few. He is also remembered by numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family members.
Leroy was employed as a landscaper and had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He spent leisure time boating, fishing, and playing basketball. Additionally, he enjoyed painting and playing card games.
Visitation for family and friends will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Homes-Hoven Chapel, 414 E. Front St., Buchanan, MI 49107. Cremation will follow.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
To send flowers
to the family, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Leroy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Leroy Allen's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Leroy Allen's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?