Willie Roosevelt Allen Sr.

Willie Roosevelt Allen Sr.

Willie Allen Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2009.
ALLEN, Willie Roosevelt Sr., 78, of Charles City, Va., departed this life on February 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Juanita Allen. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Fannie T. Allen; daughter, Brenda Jones (Earnest); two sons, Willie R. and Franklin H. Allen; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Georgia Allen; two brothers, Roger (Christine) and Isaac (Ernestine) Allen; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Monday, February 23 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held 12 noon Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Union Baptist Church, 5801 Old Union Rd., Charles City, Va. Pastor Tommy Drayton officiating. Interment Union Baptist Church Cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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March 7, 2021

Alexis White posted to the memorial.

September 22, 2020

Joseph & Debra Gilmore posted to the memorial.

March 7, 2009

ONEAL DIXON BROWN posted to the memorial.

Alexis White

March 7, 2021

There’s not a day that I don’t think about you ,
I miss you papa & I love you so much ....

Love your LuLu

Joseph & Debra Gilmore

September 22, 2020

Love you Auntie Mazzie. We are going to miss you.
Nephew Joe & family

ONEAL DIXON BROWN

March 7, 2009

SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE, DEBBIE AND I ARE PRAYING THE LORD WILL COMFORT YOU AND THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME

STEWART AND ODESSA LOGAN

February 26, 2009

MRS. ALLEN AND FAMILY WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF ROOSEVELT,
WE USE TO WORK WITH HIM AT THE BAG FACTORY.

Modestine(Mod) Crawley & Family

February 26, 2009

Ms. Allen and family please know that we will all remember Mr. Allen big smile! Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during your time of bereavement. Also, know that he is in a much better place.
May God Bless you all!

Ernest & Lois Green

February 26, 2009

Ms. Allen and family,
Ours prayers and thoughts are with you all during your time of loss. Rest assured he is in a much better place.
God Bless!

Janett Boyce

February 26, 2009

Willie - our prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do for you - please let us know.

Jan and family

Jeff Pyles

February 24, 2009

God has blessed us all in so many ways. Willie was one of Gods blessings.
We might not understand why these things happen but rest assured that when God called Willie home, he had a place for him in Heaven.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
God bless your family.
Jeff, Tammy and Brooke Pyles

Roxanne Cotman

February 23, 2009

Mrs. Allen and Family

I am sorry to hear about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. May God be with you through your time of need.

Love Always
Boobie and Family

richard love

February 23, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Walter & Shirley Jefffreys

February 23, 2009

Brenda & Family,

We would like to express our condolences in the loss of your Father. We will continue to pray for comfort & strength at this difficult time for you.

The Rudisil Family

February 23, 2009

Ms. Fannie, Frankie, Brenda & Skippy,
I am so sorry for your loss, if there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to give us a call. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.

Barbara Parrish

February 23, 2009

Willie,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.... My prayers are with you and your family...God Bless....

Mary Wallace Wooden

February 22, 2009

Fannie B, Buster, Frankie and Brenda,

I was sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. If there is anything I can do to help any of you through this very sad time just call on me. My prayers and thoughts go out to you all. May God be with you in your time of need.

bridget christian-robinson

February 22, 2009

Brenda, Willie & family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, with deep sympathy, love to all the family, Bridget & Red Robinson

Laura Key

February 22, 2009

Willie:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I saw alot of cars at the house this weekend, and went to the paper and read it. If we can do anything, we are right across the street! Praying God heals your heart!

Cherry/Nita child Lewis

February 22, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Jane Allen

February 21, 2009

To Mrs. Fannie and family,Iam very
sorry about your loss.My prayers and
thoughts are with you.God be with you.
From Jane

wanda brown

February 21, 2009

To Brenda and family:

We are saddened to hear of the passing of your dad/family patriarch. We will continue to keep you and your family in constant prayer for God to grant you comfort and understanding in the days ahead.

We love you,

Sterline and Wanda Brown.

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