William Burrell Allen

William Burrell Allen

William Allen Obituary

Published by Mimms Funeral Home from Feb. 1 to Feb. 6, 2009.
ALLEN, William Burrell, 95, of Chesterfield, departed this life January 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Scott Allen; grandson, Charles Dickerson Jr.; and three brothers, Joseph, Thomas and Fay. He is a retired employee of Swineford Florist. He is survived by his three devoted children, William Thomas, Barbara Steed (Wallace Sr.) and Cordelia Dickerson; grandchildren, Anthony, Sonya, Tawanda, Wallace Jr. and Patrick; great-grandchildren; four sisters, Cora Chargois (California), Virginia, Frances and Elizabeth (Richmond); numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives, neighbors, among them Gary and Eva Thompkins; and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, 12 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2920 Kingsdale Road. Dr. Wilson E.B. Shannon, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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February 7, 2009

Lincoln Swineford posted to the memorial.

February 7, 2009

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February 6, 2009

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Lincoln Swineford

February 7, 2009

We're very sorry for your loss. I remember directing traffic with Burrell at the Open Houses every year. He was always very patient with me.
We'll keep you in our prayers,
Lincoln Swineford and Family

Sean and Mac (son) Swineford

February 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have many good memories of Burrell at the shop on Broad Rock. He will be missed by all who knew him.

February 6, 2009

Wallace Jr. and Family...

We are thinking of you at this time and praying for GOD to comfort you.

Love...Jeremy, Katie, Layla, and Jax Austin

Thomas Branch

February 6, 2009

We offer the family our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father, words can not express what you are going through but remember you are not alone. God is there with you.

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

February 6, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bertha, Wihelmina, and Linda

February 4, 2009

'The days of our years are threescore years and ten;and if by reason of strength they be fourscore.' We celebrate a life of 95 years well lived. May we cherish the memories forever. Love to William, Barbara, and Cordellia.

Love

Walter Cheatham

February 1, 2009

To the Allen Family,Now our loved one's task is over,Now the battle day is past,Now upon the farther shore lands our voyager at last.Father,in thy gracious keeping,Leave us now our loved one sleeping.

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