Edward Allen Obituary

Edward Dudley Allen
March 19, 1936
July 3, 2013
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Edward Dudley Allen, son of Dudley Allen and Edna Mae Moore of Seneca, passed away to his Heavenly Father on July 3, 2013. A Spartanburg native, Dr. Allen graduated from Spartanburg High School, Wofford College, Furman University and Tulane University. Dr. Allen is survived by his loving wife, Jocelle Alverson Allen; daughter, Bonnie Allen Lynch; son-in-law, Jason Cale Lynch; sons, Edward Dudley Allen, Jr. and Michael Andrew Allen; grandchildren, Chelsey Allen Norris and Brittany Allen; and great grandchildren, Liam Norris, Colton Pitts and Kaylee Frazier.
Dr. Allen, a clinical psychologist, was a founding member of the Andrew Tessler School at The Charles Lea Center, The Ellen Hines Smith Girls Home and The Glendale Academy, formerly The Spartanburg Boys' Home.
A Master Gardener, Wofford Football fan and cat lover, Edward was a lover of all of God's creations, including the small but tenacious Boston Terrier who, just as Edward, never gave up and fought for what was good and right in this world.
A man, generous with both his time and talents, helped hundreds of young people through life's hardships. For the past 13 years, he graciously gave of himself to the Spartanburg County Foundation Citizen Scholar Program.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to the Discretionary Fund of the Citizen Scholar Program in Dr. Allen's name at the Spartanburg County Foundation, 424 East Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Memorial Services will be conducted Sunday, July 7, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at Fairfield Mountains Chapel, 1384 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Family visitation will be held immediately after the services at the Chapel.

Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Jul. 5 to Jul. 8, 2013.
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Sincere sympathy to the family of my dear friend Eddie Allen Jr in the loss of his Dad.

Rebecca Horton

July 10, 2013

We are so sadden for your loss.

Robin and Shimia Shippy

July 9, 2013

We were saddened to hear of your loss, Mr. Ed was a great man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve and heal. Take comfort in knowing you have an Angel watching over you. God Bless!

The Nanna Family

July 8, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. We love you very much.

Yang Family

Christopher Yang

July 7, 2013

Jocelle,
Ginny and I extend our heart felt sympathies to you and all your family on the passing of Ed.I believe you know that he and I grew up as the closest of friends and while we had not seen each other in years,I had such fond memories of our times together.There is an old Greek Orthodox prayer that I find comforting,"May he rest in green pastures in a place of refreshment and light where there is no pain,no sorrow and no suffering,May his memory be eternal."

Maj.Gen.(R) Harry Karegeannes

July 6, 2013

We are sorry for your loss,Lesley and I are so glad that we got to see , Ed and spend time with the both of you. It was good to see Ed smile even in pain.we love you very much.

Jody and Lesley Jones

July 6, 2013

Thinking about you Georgia,
with love and peace, Ann

Ann Stoddard

July 5, 2013

JOCELLE, BONNIE, MIKE & EDDIE,
AND ALL THE FAMILY;
YOU ARE AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

GLADYS MILLS

July 5, 2013

Jocelle,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. We appreciate all that Ed did for the Citizens Scholars Program and please be comforted in knowing that you and your family are surrounded by the love and support of many friends and colleagues. Mary L. Thomas

mary thomas

July 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bonnie, Jason, our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sorry I can't be at the service. Know you will have some sad days, Jocelle, but glad you have such a wonderful daughter and son-in-law to help you through.

Georgia Allen

July 5, 2013

Jocelle, Larry and I are so sorry to hear of Ed's death. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

BettyAnn & Larry Derrick

July 5, 2013

Jocelle, Bonnie, Jason, Mike & Eddie, I am so sorry that you have had to go through such a difficult time for so long. We all are Believers and know that Ed is in Heaven looking over you all now. I pray for comfort for all of you. Ed was always a kind and generous man to me and my family. Peace for you all.

Kim Allen

July 5, 2013

Jocelle, I wore my Allen boathouse t-shirt yesterday in memory of your precious husband, Ed. You and Bonnie are in my prayers for God's strength and comfort to embrace you in the coming days.

Paula Moore

July 5, 2013

Jocelle, sending heartfelt sympathies for you and your family. I pray for God to hold you all in his loving arms and give you peace and strength to face the coming days.

Reba Hunt

July 5, 2013

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