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Clifton ALLEN Obituary
He was born in Newport News, Va., and he later moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where he owned and operated the largest minority owned Electrical Contracting Business in the state of California for more than 25 years. He returned to Virginia in 1978 and continued his Electrical Contracting Business working with the hotels and restaurants in Williamsburg, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Alice Allen; brother, Wilbert Allen; sisters, Bernice Warren, Maggie Smith and Helen Perry.
He is survived by his wife, LaVonne Allen; a devoted niece, Anita Allen; sons, Clifton W. Allen Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif., Walter Todd Allen of Pomona, Calif.; daughters, Janelle Sennette and her husband, Michael of Long Beach, Calif., Karen Paige-Ford and her husband, Haile of Diamond Bar, Calif., Quinn Caldwell and her husband, Billy of Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren, Nicolette Allen of Norfolk, Va., Nicole Price of Shreveport, La., Monique Anderson and her husband, Rodney of Los Angeles, Michael Senette Jr., Nicholas Senette, Tiffani Myles of Long Beach, Darris Allen, Kapria Allen, Kameron Allen, and Marquis Woods of Los Angeles, Jade and Marquis of Long Beach, and Prosperity Ford of Diamond Bar; one sister, Velma Lockley, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Allen of Upper Montclair, N.J., Lillian Beard and her husband, Billy of Mount Joy, Pa.; two brothers-in-law, Marcellus Patterson and Barry Patterson of Hampton, Va.; several other nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, and his faithful companion, his cat, Lexus Allen.
A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at the Vincent Funeral Home.
Arrangements by the Cremation & Burial Society of Virginia and the Vincent Funeral Home 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clifton ALLEN
Jacqui Price Brown
November 27, 2023
I remember meeting Uncle Clifton when he would come to Hampton with his beautiful wife, to visit Uncle Charlie. He was so much fun !
God bless this wonderful man...
Lovingly,
Jacqui Price- Brown -Niece & my only child (son) Gabriel Spencer Price Brown
Jacqui Price-Brown
November 27, 2021
I certainly will always remember Cliff !! Who could miss him in a crowd. I was so glad when he moved to Virginia from California. Truly one of God´s angels
Jacqui Price-Brown
November 27, 2020
Remembering the wonderful spirit and kindness of Clifton.
Mae Keyes
December 14, 2010
LaVonne,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Charolette Price-Wilson
December 11, 2010
In sincere sympathy to the Family of Cliff Allen. Rest in Peace - Cliff.
Joyce Williams
December 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 11, 2010
Dear Lavonne,
I am sorry to hear of your bereavement, I just found out this week.
We are praying that you will find comfort in the Lord at this sad time.
Sincerely with Love,
Avis Tynes Manley and Family
Linda Christian-Pierce
December 10, 2010
LaVonne,
On behalf of Pastor Weeden, and the members of Ebenezer Baptist Church, I want to let you know that our heartfelt prayers are with you and your family in the loss of CW. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help you in your time of bereavement.
In God's love-
Linda Christian-Pierce
Clerk/Ebenezer Baptist Church
Corlis Sellers
December 10, 2010
Dear LaVonne,
I am so sorry to learn that your husband passed away. I pray for courage and strength to get you through this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing that he is with our Lord.
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH
December 9, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
LINWOOD&YVONNE HARRIS
December 9, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 9, 2010
LaVonne,
CW will always be in our hearts and memories. Please accept our condolences.
Brenda and John W. Johnson, Jr.
Brenda Taylor
December 7, 2010
Lavonne, We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you in prayer. Brenda and George Taylor
Camilla Tramuel
December 3, 2010
LaVonne...I am sorry to hear about your husband. If you need anything, call me.
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