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SHELBY- John Lawson Allen, 87, passed away on Saturday Feb. 22, 2014, at the Kings Mountain Hospice House.
Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Paul George and Delia Cabaniss Allen. He is also preceded in death by his former wife, Ruth Cornwell Allen and son, Eddie Allen.
John was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church where he drove the bus for senior citizens in the church. He served his country honorably in the Army Infantry. John had a long history in law enforcement and retired a veteran magistrate for Cleveland County where he took on the task of holding Cleveland County's small claims court. John took his first oath of office on May 1, 1978, and since that time, he has served on the 27B District judicial council, as president of the NC Magistrates Association, organized the Jr. Police program and served on the board of directors for the James Home for abused children. John was a member of the Lions Club since 1978. John was a well-respected man in our community as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed antiques, hunting and fishing.
John is survived by his wife, Mary Tessneer Allen ; daughters, Ann Dudley and husband Tom of Silver Spring, Md., Rhonda Faye McIntyre and husband Mike of Jonesboro, Ga., Marcia Wall and husband Ray of Shelby, Peggy Johnson and husband Mark of Shelby; brother, Gene Allen and wife Peggy of Fleming Island, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Jonathan McIntyre and wife Silvia, Daniel McIntyre and wife Elvira, Josh McIntyre, Janet Dudley and husband Kevin Bowman, Laura Dudley, Lori Heafner and husband Chris, and Jennifer Sigmon and husband Barry; step-grandchildren, Casey Vess and husband Nathan, and Bret Johnson and wife Gina; and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at New Prospect Baptist Church.
The Rev. Jim Brackett and the honorable George Hamrick will be officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.
At other times, the family will be at the home.
Memorials may be made to New Prospect Baptist Church–General Fund, 1960 New Prospect Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28150.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Allen.
A guest registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
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May God Give You Comfort Mary And All Of Mr.John's Family He Was A Wonderful Friend Through The Years And Will Be Missed Greatly.May God Bless All.
Alex & Virginia Pearson
February 27, 2014
My Sympathy is with the family and may our Heavenly Father mend your broken hearts.
Mary Petty
February 24, 2014
Rhonda, Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man. He was the magistrate when I had to take some people to court for my workplace. He made me comfortable when I went the first time when I was so nervous. I always wanted him to be the magistrate every time I had to go to court after that.
Teresa Brady McFarland
February 24, 2014
John was a good friend of mine. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with him. May God bless you during the days ahead. Robert & Evelyn Cabaniss, Greensboro NC
February 24, 2014
It was a rare honor to meet a man like John and an absolute pleasure to be in his company. I will miss sharing stories over cups of coffee at his house and all the advice he gave us on gardening and life in general. Having lost all of my grandfathers early, I was so grateful to have him as one the past five years. I know he will be missed by many. Welcome Home John
Gina
February 24, 2014
They do not make men as good as this one , You sir shall be missed my thoughts & prayers are with your family & loved ones.
Robin Ruppe
February 24, 2014
Ann and Rhonda, Sorry about your Dad. He was special to me in many ways. He always had a smile. I know he will be truly missed by all that knew him. Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for all of you and thinking of you at this time. Love, Debbie
Debbie Horne
February 24, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Of the few times we met him, he was a delightful, personable Southern gentleman. He will be missed by all.
Judy & Steve Gardiner
February 24, 2014
I remember John from way back.He was a kind person and would help you if he could. He helped me a couple times and I never will forget.God will Bless him greatly. May Glod bless and comfort the family. John is alredy being Blessed in Heaven.
February 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
irene rev.21:4
February 24, 2014
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