Nelson Arnold Allen, age 78, of Castle Hayne, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of March 21, 2025 in the house he shared with daughter, Sharon; his son-in-law, Jeff; and grandson, Drake Malpass.

He was preceded by his wife, Elizabeth Allen,  and survived by his brother, Elis Ray and his wife Christina, and their daughter, Angela Allen; and his sister, Evelyn and her husband Mike Kivette.

Nelson loved his wife, Elizabeth, the Tennessee Mountains, family, and friends —in that order!

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.