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James Allen Obituary
He was born to the late James F. Allen and Roseanna Diggs.
Also preceding him in death is grandmother, Nanny Diggs; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Allen; and sister, Charlotte Turnquist.
Mr. Allen was a 1968 graduate from Carver High School in Chester, Va. After graduation, he was a faithful employee at Dupont for 40 years.
Left to cherish his memories are: his loving wife, Mrs. Hattie Allen; two devoted and loving children, Lil Allen and James Allen Jr.; three granddaughters, Tranise Allen, Brianna Maurice and Kenyetta Branch, of Richmond; stepmother, Mrs. Annie Allen; five sisters, Mrs. Judy Jones, Mrs. Phyllis Butler, Charlotte, Faye and Dyeyanji Turnquist; six brothers, Mr. Sylvester Allen (Janice), Mr. Carlton Allen (LaVivian), Lance, Xavier, Hazel, Butch Turnquist; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Annie Ragsdale and Mrs. Louise Waller (Carrol), of Colonial Heights; brother-in-law, Mr. Lee Brooks (Wilma) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 at the Chapel of William N. Band & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church, Petersburg, will officiate. Interment will follow at Bermuda Memorial Park, Chester. However, Mr. Allen may be viewed at Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell all day Tuesday. The family will assemble at the Petersburg chapel 11:30 a.m. on the day of service and may be contacted at 804-253-5777.
Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Condolences may be sent to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Merri Howell
January 4, 2011
So sorry for your loss, JJ always made work more interesting with his sense of humor. May your hearts be filled with good memories.
Sincere sympathy,
Bunny
Mr. & Mrs. Owens
January 3, 2011
To The Allen Family... We extend our deepest sympathy to you'll, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and we thank God for Mr Allen's life spent here on earth. We will miss seeing him everyday passing our home, we pray that God will continue to comfort the family during this difficult time. Neighbors on W. Broad Rock Rd.
January 3, 2011
Lil you have our deepest sympathy,I rememmber my dad calling him Dr.J. PJ is goung to miss him whenever he came to Hopewell, he would always stop by with a book on racing or parts for his old car, and with plenty of jokies.
PJ, Tiara and Family.
shayla simpson
January 3, 2011
Lil you have my deepest sympathy
Pearlie Williams
January 2, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Virginia Jeter
January 2, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
your family will be in my prayers.
January 2, 2011
J J was a very good friend. We had some great times over the years working together. I will miss him coming by for his visits. We are sorry for your loss.
Thomas Groves
January 2, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of "Chopper" our extended family member. May the Word of God comfort you all as we remember the laughter of our youth. The West Family Liz,Emily,Stanley.Lutherand Larry
Benita Eavey
January 2, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family through this difficult time.
Charlie Johnson
January 2, 2011
You sure are going to be missed J.J. we had lots of good times working together.
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