Allen Lee Beck, 67, of Williamstown, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg.

Allen was a member of VFW Post #5108, American Legion Post #159, was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War, and owned and operated Williamstown Auto Center.

He is survived by his wife, Merilyn Beck, stepchildren: Robert (Beth) Nutter, Tamilyn Nutter, Patrica Jones, Gary Kidder, John (Jane) Kidder; grandchildren: Clay, John, Katelynn, Zac, Robbie, Ryan, Garison, Amelia, Felica; sister Peggy (Don) Burge; brother Jim (Becky) Beck, 3 nieces and 3 nephews. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 18, at 11:00 am at Tomlinson Park in Williamstown. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.mslfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations are requested to either American Heart Association or Humane Society.