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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 16, 2009.

ALLEN, Bernard Kenneth "B.K.", 78, of Bon Air, died January 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Junius Allen and Pauline Sayles Allen; and by a son, Gerald "Jerry" T. Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Helen M. Allen; daughter, Debbie Ellison and husband, Lee Ellison of Moseley; daughter, Cheryl Rountree and husband, Alan Rountree of Richmond; six grandchildren, Shawn Allen, Jeanne E. LaRocco, Richie Ellison, Travis Rountree, Mark Ellison, and Molly Rountree; five great-grandchildren; beloved daughter-in-law, Linda Allen Hartz; brothers, Lawrence Allen and Wayne Allen of Powhatan; sisters, Annie Johnson and Laura Hatcher of Richmond; four nieces, and four nephews. His beloved wife and family will greatly miss his gentle touch, tender heart, kind spirit, and delightful, raucous sense of humor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as an instructor of construction at Ft. Lee, Va. Mr. Allen was an extremely gifted craftsman and building contractor who began his professional career with Gray Construction Co., before forming the partnership of Allen & Stevenson Construction Co., and then his own contracting firm, B.K. Allen Builders. Among his many professional accomplishments constructing high-quality homes and offices throughout the Richmond area, B.K. built all the lodges, corporate-school offices, and structures at Upper Brandon Plantation for James River Paper Corp., and all the buildings at Kinloch Golf Course in Goochland County. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and former member of Blue Lodge #11, Scottish Rite, and Shriners; an avid golfer and member of Amelia Golf Club; and a longtime, faithful member of Bon Air Baptist Church. After a private burial on Saturday morning, January 17, a memorial service will be held at Bon Air Baptist Church, 1 p..m., followed by a time of visitation at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, Richmond, Va. 23235. Bliley's - Chippenham in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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January 22, 2009

Francisco Perez Shaar posted to the memorial.

January 17, 2009

Karin Leigh posted to the memorial.

January 17, 2009

Kathryn Helen Geranios posted to the memorial.

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Francisco Perez Shaar

January 22, 2009

Dear American Family,

I can't say enough to show how I/we feel about the loss we had, but I can say I share every tear and thought about a great man who is now HOME with the Lord.
Hang in there because he left a wanderful family who brings joy to a large amount of people as he did.
Love
Francisco Perez Shaar .... the Mexcan son

Karin Leigh

January 17, 2009

Dear Cheryl, Debbie and family, I heard about your loss through Faye, Reading the obituary is just how I remember your Dad. No words can make up for your loss-just wonderful memories that you all have and that you will share for a lifetime. God Bless all of you, I know the strenght in your family will guide you all. Love, Karin Leigh

Kathryn Helen Geranios

January 17, 2009

Dear Helen and family,

As I compose this, tears form. You and B.K. treated my son, Basil, Shawn Allen's best friend, as one of your own during his childhood, adolescence and adulthood. You all are in our prayers, and may the Lord Bless your husband's sweet memory.

Love,
Kathryn Helen Geranios and my mom, Helen

Faye Miller

January 16, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss, what a wonderful, kind, sweet man, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I love your family and of course, my first boyfriend, Jerry. Faye

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Diane Thomas

January 16, 2009

Dear Helen and family:
Bill and I cannot even express how sorry we are about B.K. WE loved him too. We enjoyed so much sitting in front of the two of you in church for the last several years. Our children are sincerely sorry also. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Diane and Bill Thomas

Ben Turner

January 16, 2009

I keep you all close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Stratton

January 16, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers;

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