Allen G. Barefield, 56, Local Area Lifetime Resident

Mr. Barefield was born in Lorain, OH on June 20, 1950. He has lived in Vermilion for 20 years. He was employed in the inside sales and purchasing departments at Motion Industries Sandusky, OH for the past 18 years. He enjoyed spending time on the computer, Cleveland sports, and watching classic movies.

Mr. Barefield is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joyce (nee: Andrews) Barefield; son Justin Barefield of Vermilion; father Ernest C. Barefield of Vermilion; sisters and spouses Barbara A and Roger Johnson of Vermilion, Cathy and David Dieterich of Lorain, Donna Goodman of Lorain; brothers-in-law and their spouses John Andrews of Avon, Thomas and Laura Andrews of Avon Lake; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita (nee: Milligan) Barefield on May 1, 2007.

Friends may call on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Howard Carroll, pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon, OH.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 43099 N. Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com