Grover C. Allen, 68 years old, prominent Jackson attorney and former Commonwealth's Attorney for this district, died suddenly Christmas Eve at his home near Jackson. Mr. Allen had suffered from a heart ailment for several years and had complained of feeling badly on the day of his death.

He had visited his brother in Wolfe County and returned home in the afternoon. He told members of the family he thought he would go into his room and read awhile. He was reading a book of poems that had been given him for Christmas, and when found, had the book open to a poem on immortality. He died about 6:30 p.m.

Recognized as an able lawyer, Mr. Allen had engaged in a large practice and had also been active in farming. He was also active in politics, until a few years ago. He was a member of the local law firm of Williams, Allen, and Hogg.

He was a native of Wolfe county, but located in Jackson in 1923 and engaged in the practice of law and farming at that time.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Jackson and served as an elder in the church and taught the men's Bible class.

Besides his wife, he is survived by six sons: Malcolm, Frank, Harold, Bill, George, and Grover Allen, Jr.; three daughters: Mrs. Mitchell Deaton, Middletown, Ohio; Mrs. James M. Morton, Jr., Hamilton, Ohio; amd Miss Jerry Allen, Cincinnati, Ohio; Three brothers, one sister, and several grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held last Sunday for Grover C. Allen at the Jackson Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Delos McKoun. Burial followed in the Allen Cemetery at Stillwater, Kentucky.

Active casketbearers were the six sons of Grover Allen and two sons-in-law, James Morton and Mitchell Deaton.

Honorary bearers were members of the Kentucky Bar Association and all friends of the family.

The Masons were also in attendance at the cemetery.