Hubert Lee 'Hoodie' Allen, Sr., age 90, of Allen Avenue, Morehead, businessman and community leader, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014, at his home. He was born October 30, 1923, in Morehead, a son of the late John and Eva Sexton Allen. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Hoodie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Delia King Allen, whom he wed February 17, 1957; one son, Hubert Lee Allen, Jr. of Morehead; one daughter, Barbara Allen Cornett and husband Jay of Morehead; one stepson, Joseph Spencer Mann and wife Donna Wells Mann of Pensacola, Florida; and one brother, Robert C. Allen of Lexington. A lifelont resident of Morehead, Hoodie is especially well known for Allen's IGA. Following his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and his graduation from the University of Kentucky, he took over the business founded by his father in 1908. Later he was joined by his brother Bob in operating the grocery from 1951 to 1989. From 1989 the grocery operated under another name until Allen's IGA reopened in 2012 in the same West Main Street location. The Allens always managed their businesses on site, and on a daily basis enjoyed greeting customers and teaching the many high school and college students they hired the importance of a strong work ethic. In addition to the original grocery, two other stores were opened: Allen's IGA on East Main Street and Allen's IGA in Olive Hill. The Morehead Plaza, a shopping center adjacent to the West Main Street IGA, was also developed. Always a staunch supporter of downtown Morehead and Rowan County, Hoodie was actively involved in various organizations. He was a past president of the Chamber of Commerce, was on the board of directors for Cave Run Marina, served on a committee instrumental in establishing Heritage Place, and was a former member of the board of directors of the People's Bank of Morehead. He was also recognized for charitable contributions to civic groups, local schools and Morehead State University. Hoodie was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Morehead. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Molly Smothers officiating and family participant, Bill Alex Allen. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery with military honors conducted by Morehead American Legion Post 126. Pallbearers: Jay Cornett, Spencer Mann, Danny (Duke) Molten, Mike Adkins, John (Skip) Holley, and Jackie Holley Visitation is from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2014, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), (with designation to Mack Fund), 227 East Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351 or St. Claire Hospice, 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, KY 40351 Visitation: Monday, February 3, 2014, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Funeral: Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at 1 p.m. Interment: Lee Cemetery