Allen proudly served in the Marines.
Allen has two sons, Lance Mercier of Rochester and Shawn Mercier of Missouri; and a stepdaughter named Tara who passed away. He has five grandchildren Jacoby Allen and Adie who live in Rochester, Landon and Lexi who live in Missouri, and Kali. He has one great-granddaughter. He has a brother Edward G. Mercier of Somersworth, a sister Carol A. Comeau of Somersworth and lots of nieces and nephews.
He will be buried with his mom and dad in new town Cemetery Rollinsford.