The memorial service for our beloved fellow builder, Larry Allen, will be held the morning on Tuesday, May 26, at Vineyard Christian Church in Westerville, OH. See their web site for map and directions. Here are the details from the obituary:
Dr. Larry D. Allen, Age 55, Welcomed Home in the arms of the Lord May 21, 2009 in Dublin, OH. Owner Built To Lead- The Allen Group; Immediate Past President of the Dublin Foundation; Member of Dublin AM Rotary Club; Member Dublin Chamber of Commerce; Coach for Miracle League, Dublin; Founding Pastor of Northwest Presbyterian Church, Dublin; Board Member of Pathways for Little Feet, Houston; Past Board Member of Young Life Columbus; Heartbeat International; Founder and Board Member of Crisis Pregnancy Center, Houston and LifeHouse, Houston; Actively involved in many community and business programs. Member of The Country Club at Muirfield Village. Graduate of University of Colorado- Boulder, where he played football for his beloved Buffs; Earned his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and Doctorate of Ministry from Trinity Seminary. Preceded in death by father-in-law Herb Johnson Jr. A Loving Husband and Friend for 26 years to Wife Kitty, Beloved Father to Children: Bekah, Rachel, Jim, and John, also survived by beloved Dogs Boone, Chamois, Parents: Roy (Marian) Allen, Esther (Lou) Perez, Sister Kathy Johnston, Mother-in-law Anita Johnson, Brother-in-law Herb (Teresa) Johnson III, 1 niece, 2 nephews, many other dear friends and family, who were all so important to Larry. Friends may call at The Vineyard Church, 600 Cooper Rd., Westerville, OH, after 10:00 AM Tuesday, where Service will be held 11:00 Am Tuesday. Pastor Rich Nathan officiating. Private Interment Dublin Cemetery, Dublin, OH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Vineyard Church of Columbus, 600 Cooper Rd., Westerville, OH 43081 or Heartbeat International, 665 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Suite 440, Columbus, OH 43229. Arrangements completed at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, 2693 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerryspearsfh.com .
BUILT TO LEAD 
Unbeknownst to them, Larry and Kitty have been my “ultimate role models” of a solid husband and wife, parents, spiritual and motivational leaders, health advisors, and just amazing people. Larry worked with me in turning around my focus and direction of my business through Built to Lead. Kitty has become one of my closest friends and confidants. The world has lost an amazing man but heaven has gained him back. My love and support goes out to the Allen family in this time of loss. They are so blessed to have had Larry as a husband and father and to have prepared them with his beliefs and faith. I love you all.
Kitty,
In a word ,it was a “privilege” to know you three years at NPC, as well as your precious family.
Larry is with the Lord. And one day, you and I too will rejoin our loved ones there before HIS Presence.
Today I offer you my heartfelt prayer support. And this when/ if you have need: a listening ear, from a young widow’s experiential understanding.
The Lord is YOUR Kinsman-Redeemer, Kitty. And I pray you will continue to find HIM faithful through The Church, His Body, both for yourself and your beloved progeny.