Arthur Berry Allan, 56, of Great Mills, MD died March 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born on October 31, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Edna (Berry) Allan and Thomas Andrew Allan. He is survived by his six sisters, Judith Lee Kurucz, Marsha Ann Stanton, Janice Darlene Aldridge, Beverly June Randolph, Lois Jane Mills, and Gayle Denise Allan. He is also survived by his Aunt Christine (Berry) Puegh, numerous cousins, and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his oldest sister, Carol Marie Eichelberg.

Arthur, "Art", "Bud", or "Buddy" was a 1972 graduate of Great Mills High School where he was a star football player; voted the most valuable player, All-Conference, SMAC in his senior year. Arthur spent the majority of his career in all aspects of residential and commercial construction to include work as a commercial building inspector in Washington, DC.
He will be remembered as an avid golfer, card player, and sports fan and was happiest when he had his hands in the dirt as he loved working in his gardens and tending to his cows.

Family will receive friends for Arthur's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: American Cancer Society, Relay for Life - The Allan Family Team, 45110 Nalley Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Second District Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.