Michael Allen

Mr. Michael Joseph Allen, age 77 of Dataw Island, SC passed away on August 4, 2026 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST at the Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors performed by the United States Marine Corps. 1602 Boundary St. Beaufort, SC 29902

Michael was born on April 14, 1949 in Omaha, NE to the late Margaret Moron Allen and the late Milton Harvey Allen. He is survived by his wife, Jane Wooten, of Dataw Island, SC; two sisters, Nancy Strohmayer and Linda Nuss, and six nieces and nephews.

After a year at Notre Dame University, Michael enlisted in the Marine Corps and was later invited to attend Officers Candidate School. He became a pilot and was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant stationed in Beaufort after six years of service. He then worked as an Air Traffic Controller before returning to finish his education at Washington University in St. Louis, with a BA in economics and an MBA in finance.

He started his career in corporate finance with The Procter & Gamble Company, moved on to Playtex Products, Inc, where he finished as a Vice President and Division Controller, and completed his career as CFO of Volo Aviation in Stratford CT.

Michael and his wife lived in Monroe CT for 25 years before retiring in 2015 to Beaufort SC, where he enjoyed travelling, photography, scuba diving, swimming, walking, and working on projects around the house. He was always a passionate Notre Dame fan, and college football was one of his favorite pastimes.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may raise a glass in his memory or make a donation to a charity of your choice. He would have loved either gesture.