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Melvin Allen Obituary
He was a native of Prince George, son of the late John and Martha Allen. Melvin was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond, and a sister, Hazel L. Thomas. He was a former member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church and later accepted Christ at Abundant Life Christian Church, Spring Grove. Bady was employed with Atlantic Waste Dist. of Hampton for over 15 years until his health declined.
Melvin had several nicknames and was affectionately known as "Bady," "Big Al" and "Fats Domino." Everyone who knew him could not be in his presence without getting a laugh. One of his many sayings was, "If I tell you the huckle berry is ripe, you better get your bucket."
Melvin leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and devoted wife of 18 years but married for eight years, Mrs. Mary M. Allen; his son, Montrice A. Allen of West Virginia; four stepsons, Ollie Riddick Jr., Carl Williams, Stephon Riddick, all of Petersbur,g and Dominique (DJ) Riddick of Hopewell; a daughter, his baby, Laquita Riddick of Hopewell; two brothers, John Allen Sr. (Shirley) of Hopewell and George Allen of Waverly; six sisters, Ruth Jones (Oscar) of Wakefield, Ruby Jones (Barbry) of Prince George, Hannah Evans of Disputanta, Anna Williams (Walter) of Prince George, Evelyn Taylor (Joseph) and Barbara Williams of Hopewell; a mother-in-law, Maggie Stewart (Charlie); a sister-in-law, Patricia Turner; five brothers-in-law, John Williams, Timothy Williams, Wilson Clary Jr. (Toni), Ronald Williams and Brevard Williams; a host of devoted nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
A service of love and remembrance will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Rev. Leon Pettaway, pastor of Abundant Life Church, Spring Grove, officiating. Mr. Allen may be viewed all day Wednesday at the chapel of Turner-Bland Funeral, Hopewell. Family and friends attending the service may assemble at William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home on the day of the service at 12:30 p.m.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Allen
jakia greene
October 15, 2010
auntie Tina , you know God knows when it's time for that special someone to leave this earth physically, but they will never leave you emotionally nor mentally. Your niece will always be here until you two meet in heaven once again.
Glynis Epps
October 14, 2010
Mary, Mary, Mary... & (the Allen Family)
Words just can't express the deep heartfelt pain we're feeling for you, Quita and the boys in your time of grief. Just know that we are keeping you in our hearts and prayers and keep looking towards the hills for comfort.
Landy & Glynis Epps
October 14, 2010
God have you in His arms now. I know you will make Him smile. Bady, you will be greatly missed.
Love,
Robert & Edwina(Tyler) Knight
October 14, 2010
May GOD continue to watch over and touch the many loved ones of "Bady" for GOD knows he has taken away an Angel and his reward of "no suffering" and pain will be awaiting him.
Much Love,
Anita Crockett Shell & Family
October 14, 2010
Tina, our friend and the entire Allen family:
Just to let you know we are praying for you that God will give you all the strength you need during this time and always. He says he will strengthened you. Melvin was a great person, he was fun to talk to and we are truly glad to have had him at ALCC even if was only for a short time. We pray that the memories of him will comfort you in the days to come. We LOVE you and is here for you always.
The Pettaway Family
Spring Grove, Virginia
Cierra Preston
October 13, 2010
Auntie Tina and family
Stay strong and God will see you through this time of sorrow. the Sids and I is thinking about you and praying for the Family... much love
DEE DEE WILLIAMS
October 13, 2010
Mrs. Tina Allen
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIMEOF SORROW. TRUST IN GOD HE HAS ALL THE STRENGTH YOU NEED,, MUCH LOVE DEE DEE
Janet Smith
October 13, 2010
From My Family to Yours I asked God to send to you and yours a special BLESSING
Jerry Alexander
October 13, 2010
May GOD Continue To BLESS YOU and Your FAMILY
October 12, 2010
Are thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow--Dave Wegman
Gregg sykes
October 12, 2010
Our condolences; goes out to your family in the time of need, our prayer goes out to the entire family.. from the Sykes Family. Mr Gregg , Mattie l Sykes...
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