William Earnest "Bill" Allen, Jr., 50, of Hollywood, MD died July 28, 2008 at Bayside Care Center. Born August 8, 1957 in Jacksonville, FL he was the son of the late William Earnest and Geraldine Wilkes Allen, Sr.

He is survived by his sisters Ethel "Marie" Halsey of Leonardtown, MD, Mary Lee Leonhardt of Staten Island, NY and Linda Baylor of Leesburg, Fl and his brother David Spell of Adkins, TX. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Daniel Soto, Ashley Halsey, Dylan Halsey, Tammy Leonhardt, Annie Bishop, Tommy Townsend, Jimmy Townsend, Patricia Hubbard, Becky Hubbard, Michelle Hubbard, Angel Spell and David Spell Jr.

A graduate of Great Mills High School "Class of 1976" he was employed as a carpenter for Paragon Builders & Designers, Chesapeake Builders and several other local companies. He enjoyed fresh and salt water fishing and was awarded many certificates and patches for trophy fish. He also enjoyed crabbing and boating throughout his life.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 1, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM with Pastor Steven Updegrave officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Camp, Mike Woodburn, Grant Wallace, Kurt Kopanke, Rich Halsey and Bill McDermott. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Health Share of St. Mary's., P.O. Box 1208, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.