Devoted husband to the late Patricia (nee Keeney) Allen. Loving father of the late Melvin D. Allen II and Elizabeth M. Radford. Father-in-law of Cheri Allen. Cherished grandfather of Lance, Johnny, Jake, Chrystina and Ashley. Great grandfather of Brooklyn and Hunter. Dear brother of Harry Jr and Eileen. Mel proudly served in the US Air Force during Vietnam Family requests memorial donations be made to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.