Al Allen
A funeral for former Fox 2 reporter Al Allen is set for Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at Second Ebenezer Church at 14601 Dequindre St. in Detroit, according to Fox 2.
That same day, he will be laid to rest at Mt. Hope cemetery in Livonia at 2 p.m.
On Monday, Feb. 24, before the funeral, there will be a public viewing at Swanson's Funeral Home at 14751 W. McNichols in Detroit from noon-6 p.m.
The funeral will be livestreamed on Fox 2.
Allen, who was a fixture on WJBK and Fox 2 for nearly three decades, and was beloved by both viewers and colleagues, died last week at a local hospital. He was 79.
Referred to by some as the dean of the city’s street reporters, Allen reported for WJBK and Fox 2 from 1984 until his retirement in 2012. He was known for his boundless energy, professionalism and infectious smile.
In all, his journalism career spanned more than 40 years in radio and TV.
