Marshall Allen, age 73, of Valley View Care Center, Andrews, NC passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Mr. Allen was born in Murphy, NC to the late William and Zettie White Allen. He had worked with the U.S. Forrest Service and was of the Baptist Faith.He is survived by siblings, John Allen of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Marvin Allen of Andrews, NC and Kathy Karr of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Several nieces, nephews and other family members also survive.Mr. Allen was cremated and no services are planned. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements. .