Groff Funeral Homes
1607 East Perkins Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-626-3632
Fax: 419-626-2445
Email: info@grofffuneralhomes.com
Website: http://www.grofffuneralhomes.com
View All Obituaries from Groff Funeral Homes
Alan R. Mickens, 67, of Sandusky, passed away late Friday morning at Firelands Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.
He was born January 12, 1946, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Ennes Duane and Helen Viola (Masten) Mickens.
Alan was a 1964 Sandusky High School graduate and attended the Ohio State University before being drafted in the United States Army and serving four years during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Norfolk and Western Railroad before retiring from Delphi Energy and Chassis as a Tool and Die Maker after 25 years of service.
He was a member of the Sandusky YMCA and enjoyed golfing, fishing, swimming, boating, boxing and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Dana Mickens of Perrysburg, Ohio, one sister Nancy (John) Melching of Sandusky, one brother Gary Mickens of Sandusky and his nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Including his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Keith Mickens.
Friends may call Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 12 PM until the time of the funeral services at 2 PM at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Burial will be in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron, Ohio at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Sandusky Library 114 W. Adams St. Sandusky, Ohio or to the Sandusky YMCA 2101 W. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
On line condolences may be made to www.grofffuneralhomes.com
