<b>Visitations</b> <p></p> <b>Services</b> <p></p> <b>Cemetery</b> <p></p> <b>Obituary</b> <p>Mr. Allen Eugene "The Hawk" Irons, Sr., namesake and descendent of Ethan Allen of the Vermont Green Mountain Boys, a true patriot. Beloved husband of Frances P. "Chic" (Durse) Irons, Allen entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, August 2, 2003 in Plano, Texas Medical Center. Mr. Irons was born on March 22, 1928 in Frankfort, son of the late David A. and Mary Ellen (Graves) Irons. Allen attended Frankfort High School where he excelled in basketball and track setting new records. He graduated with the Frankfort High School class of 1945. He attended Utica College and was a lifelong Frankfort resident. On June 18, 1949 he joined in marriage with his soul mate, the former Frances P. Durse at St. Mary's Church in Frankfort. Throughout their 54 years of marriage, the couple shared a close and endearing relationship, one which has brought both of them great and fulfilling happiness. They proved to be a husband and wife who were very well suited to one another, each one complementing and supporting the other in all aspects and situations of their life together. After proudly enlisting with the U.S. Navy he was stationed in Guam. Mr. Irons compiled a successful record of loyal and conscientious work and also established a well-respected reputation for himself as a New York State Trooper from where he retired in 1983. He gained sincere and rewarding pride working with the United States Marshall Service as a Court Security Officer. He was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Frankfort. Allen lived each day in a simple manner, relying upon the guidance and inspiration of his devout and steadfast faith. He was a member of the PBA, Retired New York StateTroopers Association, Retired Troopers Association of America and the St. Francis Society. Affectionately known by family and friends as "The Hawk", Allen dedicated himself as well as his time and his energies to the responsibilities and the joys of family life. He was proud of his children?s accomplishments and honored by the love and respect they showed him. As a husband, father and grandfather, he always proved to be a loving, supportive and devoted influence in the lives of his loved ones. He was a man who was incomparably well matched to his life's work and mission and was truly blessed with a kind heart, a generous attitude, and a hopeful spirit. His own strength of character and his personal value system made him an exemplary role model to all. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing with his sons and grandchildren. Listening to Country Western music was another favorite pastime. He also enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida. Survivors include his loving wife "Chic" of Frankfort, three devoted sons, Allen E. Irons, Jr. and wife Leigh of Coppell, Texas; Michael D. Irons and wife Heather and Patrick Irons and wife Bianca of Frankfort; two loving daughters, Mary Jo McGee and husband Dennis and Jana McKinney and husband Stephen of Texas; a brother, Robert Irons and wife Myrtle of Herkimer; his cherished grandchildren, Allison Leigh Irons, Derrick Michael and Carl Allen McGee, Stephen Allen, Rachel Lourdes and Ian Michael McKinney; Michael David and John Allen, Ethan Patrick and Ava Marie Irons; in laws, Mary Stabile, Flora Jones, Annette and Louis Pawlinga, Madeline and Edward Rella, Margaret and Anthony Rella and Pearl Rusteberg. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends in Frankfort. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Gordon Irons, two sisters, Beryl Lints and Geraldine Gaffney and sisters in law Yo Speer and Grace Povia. He was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Dennis Michael McGee and Allen E Irons III, which truly left a void in his heart and the hearts of the entire Irons family. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Enea Family Funeral Home, Main Street between Frankfort and Ilion, (315-894-8000) on Thursday, August 7, 2003 from 4-8 p.m. Allen's funeral Mass will be held Friday, 11:00AM at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Frankfort Street, Frankfort and committal will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Kindly consider contributions in honor of Allen to the Dennis McGee Memorial Scholarship fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Members of the St. Francis Society will gather in the organization gathering room on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. to pay their respects.</p>