George Glenford “Glen” Allen, age 81, of Alabaster, AL, died Thursday, December 22, 2016.  Glen received a Degree in Biology from Birmingham Southern College and then obtained his Master’s of Cytology at the University of Miami.  He also proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent  in the US Army Medical Corp and went on to becoming  a Captain in the National Guard.  He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Linda Borders Allen and  daughter, Lisa Carol Allen.  His survivors include his children, Brian Allen (Vanessa Miranda-Allen), Michael Allen and Vanessa McClure (Chris); sister, Carol Cosper; grandchildren, Jacob Allen, Cade McClure, Alessandra Allen, Luke McClure and Noah McClure and a host of other family members.  A visitation will be 5-6 pm, Monday, December 26, 2016 with a funeral service to follow at 6 pm at  Charter Funeral Home.