Allen Sr., Richard MARSHALL -- Services for Richard Allen Sr., 85, of Marshall, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006, at New Bethel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve L. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery of Waskom. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Home. Mr. Allen was born February 26, 1921, in Jonesville, and he died November 18, 2006, in Longview. He was a member of American Legion No. 878. Survivors include his wife, Jessie Allen; and sons, Richard Allen Jr. and Ray E. Allen. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 11/23/2006.