Allen Duane Harms Sr, 71, of Akron, passed away on September 9, 2011, at the Washington County Nursing Home.

Allen was born in Brush, on June 23, 1940 to Albert and Erma (Willard) Harms. He spent his childhood on a homesteaded farm outside of Akron and graduated from Akron High School in 1959. Allen spent many years working in the oilfields and living in some exotic places around the world. He returned to Akron and married Dorothy (Worthley) in 1990. Since this return he spent his time raising dogs and sheep, taking loved ones to auctions and more often than not enjoying his family and friends. Everyone who spent any time with him was considered family.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Erma, his sisters Ardis and Erma Kay, his daughter Bonnie Bales, and a grandson Nicholas.

Allen was survived by his wife Dorothy (Worthley) Harms of Akron; children and grandchildren Renee and Adrian Parr, Chelsea and Cody; Linda and Robert Fenster, Jacob; Allen and Kelley Harms, Mikal, Preston, and Shelby; Braxton and Joshua Bales; Tom and Linda Hutton, Jennifer, Justin, and Ashlea; Chuck and Vonda Hutton; Connie Andrews and Robbie; Kent Greene, Casey, Desirae, Johnny, Jesse, Cole, and Dallas; Kevin Greene; Jeanie and Jeff Svacina; Cheryl Greene, Mellissa, Landon, and Jennifer; as well as his nieces and nephews and numerous great grandchildren.

A formal service will not be held. Family will be receiving company for a potluck dinner on Saturday September 17, 2011 at the Akron Senior and Community Center beginning at 11 am. Donations can be made to the Washington County Nursing Home, where he received amazing care.