
Allen Thomas Crane
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Allen Thomas Crane, 78, of Warrenton, Virginia, passed away on January 30, 2024. Born on April 29, 1945 to Joseph C. and Hazel B. Crane. Allen was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Allen attended Warrenton High School (1963), Fishburne Military Academy (1964), and later Richmond Professional Institute. He had a successful career beginning at the Virginia Highway Department, later serving as General Manager of R.L. Rider and Company and most recently as a Project Manager at Donovan Asphalt and Paving Company.
Throughout his life, Allen was involved in several community organizations including: The Warrenton Fauquier Jaycees, Fauquier High School Booster Club, The Rotary Club, The Optimist Club, The John Marshall Club, and The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation serving on the Board for several years. Allen was instrumental in the development of C.M. Crockett Park when he served as president of The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Board.
In his free time, Allen enjoyed various hobbies including playing golf, duck hunting, goose hunting, watching sports, and cheering on the Washington Redskins and Virginia Tech Hokies. More than anything, Allen loved his family and friends.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Jerry Wayne, Harvey Joe, Clayton, Sammy, and sister Thelma Robinson.
He is survived by his loving wife Dotty, daughters Kathy (Catherine), Beverly (Mark), Vickie, and son Todd, and sons-in-law E.J. Pullen, Jr. and Ryland Dishner. He has four grandchildren Ashley (Michael), Jay, Brooke (Austin), and Nicholas. He has four great-grandchildren Caroline, Charlotte, Claire, and Haley, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at Moser Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Interment followed at Bright View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 6903 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA 20187.
