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John W. Allen III

John Allen Obituary

John W. Allen III, 53, died on November 4, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA after long illness. Mr. Allen was a native of Savannah, GA. He was a member of First Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church and a 1969 graduate of A.E. Beach High School. He served in the U. S. Army, earned a B.S. Degree from Savannah State College in 1976, and a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. He was a former employee of Sears and Dillards Department Store. Survivors: wife, Sheila M. Allen; daughter, Devaki K. Allen, son, Demetrius Allen; mother, Elizabeth Allen; sister, Susie B. Elliott; brothers, Ronald Allen, Kenneth Allen and Melvin Brown; Delores and Lawrence Maxwell; and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m., Friday from 1st Jeresalem Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery. Sidney A. Jones Funeral Home Savannah Morning News, November 6, 2003 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Nov. 6, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for John Allen

17 Entries

devaki allen

November 16, 2003

DADDY WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ! I MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT YOU ARE AT REST. LOVE (DEVAKI) AKA: LIL JOHN

Cindy Keith Head

November 10, 2003

To the Allen Family,

When my mom called and told me of this news I was floored. My prayers are with ther family. John was my manager at Sears in the hardware department but most of all a very dear friend. I'll always treasure those good ol days of getting together after work with the Hardware, Paint, Electronics and Appliance gang. I will never forget the man that bought us all together as a team.

Carolyn (Nelson) Snider

November 7, 2003

Dear Melvin, On behalf of Wilbur Wright, myself and the class of A.E.Beach-1963..we are deeply sadden to learn of your brother's death. You and your family have our deepest sympathy, and are in our daily prayers. If we can be of service to your local family, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sherri Miles

November 7, 2003

Sgt. Allen,

My Prayer are with you and your family.

My God be with you

Sherri Miles

GEORGIA INFIRMARY CLIENTS/STAFF

November 7, 2003

WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU TODAY SORRY WE CAN NOT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. REMEMBER TO TRUST IN THE LORD AND HE'LL SEE YOU & YOURS THROUGH THIS TIME. WE LOVE YOU AND WE'RE PRAYING FOR YOU ALWAYS.

Mary Knight (Davis)

November 7, 2003

Dear Sheila and Family,

I thank God that John was a very intricate part of my life. He was a great friend and I shall never forget when you were expecting DJ and the two of you drove back from New York to celebrate my 34th birthday! John will live on in the lives of his many friends as well as family. John is not "dead" because as believers we know that he has a new life in Glory. I can imagine him playing on the heavenly tennis court with Arthur Ashe and others! We will miss him dearly. My prayers are with you and the family..."To God Be The Glory For The Things He Has Done!"

May God continue to shower down blessings upon you and yours in this most difficult time.

Love,

Mary

Brenda Groover Veal

November 6, 2003

To The Allen Family:

You have our prayers in the loss of John. John and I were classmates at A. E. Beach High School. We finished with the class of 1969. I will remember his beautiful smile and sense of humor. May God bless and keep you is our prayer.

Dr. Jimmy L. and Brenda Groover-Veal

Deborah Bartley

November 6, 2003

Dear Sheila and Family,

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to you all. Just hold on to God's unchanging hand.

Phyllis Teator

November 6, 2003

Sheila,

I wanted to let you know we remember

John here at Dillard's from the JB White days. I especially wanted to express my condolences to you and I

have thought of you both over the years. May John rest in peace.

Phyllis

Albany Probation Office GDC

November 6, 2003

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Know that God is with you and he will give you strength.

James Scott

November 6, 2003

Sheila, Devaki, and DJ,

I am truly sorry to hear of John's passing. You all are truly strong individuals because his sickness started at early on and whenever I came over you still smiled and still worked and still cared for him and GOD blessed all of you for that. Devaki graduated college and DJ is a little man as they think they are. His suffering is over and he is at rest now. Your struggle is over and you are at rest also. God will mend your broken heart and I know your smiles will continue as well.

Bro. James Scott, Ida, Jakeira, Jheniyah, and James Jr.

Brigitte Lotson-Morrison

November 6, 2003

To Sheila, Voki, and DJ, you are in my prayers.

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

I am praying for you in your time of sorrow.

Brigitte and Cameron

Deborah Bartley

November 6, 2003

The Lord has given rest to a person that was a fine example of family life and community standards.The hearts of John's wife and children have retained his wisdom and understanding.They are preserving his principles. His children were led in the right path and have not stumbled.His living was not in vain.

Lula Mae Herron

November 6, 2003

To The Allen Family

We the Adults Usher Board and Junior Board

of First Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church send our prayers and condoloences out to you all in your time of sorrow. God bless you all

Helen London

November 6, 2003

Sheila, I am very sorry to hear of your lost. God will give you and the family, the strength to make it through. You all are in my prayers . Love you all.

Timothy Sheppard

November 6, 2003

Dear Sheila and Family,

I greet you in the Powerful Name of Jesus,

Words are never enough to share in the loss of a love one. What God gives to us is His gift. How we care for what He gave us is our gift to Him. Remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. So do not dispair for He is with you always.

Continue to trust in God and accept that this is His will.

Finally, I would ask that you reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6. Surely you will find comfort and peace.

From the Sheppard Family and the Johnson High Band Boosters