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Francis Edward Allen

1937 - 2016

Francis Edward Allen obituary, 1937-2016, Concord, NC

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

Francis Allen Obituary

Francis Edward Allen, 79, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.  Mr. Allen was born on March 23, 1937 in DuPage County, Illinois to the late Vincent Allen and Elsie Lesmann Allen.  Francis proudly served his country in the United States Army. 

Mr. Allen was a member of New Hope Worship Center in Concord and worked in NASCAR for over 30 years before becoming Owner/Operator of a CARQUEST Auto Parts store in Denver, NC.  He enjoyed playing golf, time at the beach, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane Jacobs Allen of Concord; two daughters, Gina Dunagan and husband Steve of Concord, and Dana Brewer and husband Tim of Peachtree City, GA; grandchildren, Cayson Dunagan, Emma Dunagan, Suzy Kessler, Brittany Strickler and husband Kyle, Ashton Cooper and husband Alistar, and Jared Kessler; and one great grandchild, Madison Elizabeth Strickler. 

A "Celebration of Life" service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at New Hope Worship Center in Concord, conducted by Pastor Dale Jenkins. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. with the service to follow at 12:00 noon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hope Worship Center "Youth Camps", 452 Brookwood Ave NE., Concord, NC 28025.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is serving the Allen family.  Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 27, 2016.

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Sean Stanley

February 28, 2021

Three days after I moved to NC from CA and knew nothing of the area or anyone there, Francis gave me a job at Allen's Car Parts and it gave me and my fiance at the time a start. Francis was a good man and had a funny banter with his customers and friends. I am just now learning of his passing and pray peace and condolences have reached the family and close friends. I began working for Francis in 1993 and last saw and spoke with Francis in 1996 I believe. He allowed me to work weekends filling in when needed after I had taken work elsewhere. I habe fond memories of my time there and my relationship with Francis, Kenny, and the customers we had. God bless.

Gary Nelson

July 6, 2016

I am sad to hear we have lost Francis. I always considered him a friend. My thoughts are with Jane and their family.
Gary Nelson

Tracy Godfrey

June 20, 2016

Dana I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just heard this week. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.

May 3, 2016

We are very sorry to hear of your loss and extend our deepest condolences. May the God of comfort embrace you during this difficult time as your fond memories sustain you with each passing day.

Z F

April 30, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you all during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:2-4)

G F

April 30, 2016

Sorry for your loss.. May our Heavenly Father comfort you in this difficult time ..Psalms 119:76

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Concord, NC

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