Bradley Allen, Sr.

Wow, what a shock to learn of Brad’s passing. We were fellow DCHS alumni and I had the pleasure of working with him at Honeywell. He was a dear friend and we kept in touch from time to time since we both left Honeywell. His heart was as big as he was and he lived life large as well. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile. Brads presence filled the room with happiness and I am saddened to know he is gone. Rest in peace my friend. The world is a lesser place without you in it.

WOW I can't believe I'm just finding out Big Brad has passed. My heart is broken. A very kind person who I met at the YMCA. He always greeted me with a smile. One day he heard me singing a gospel song while working out and I shared my health issues. He then start to tell his personal story and kept me motivated. I can't believe he's no longer hear. To the family I pray God gives you strength to endure the days ahead and know that Brad was a great man and always ready to lend a listening ear....

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

O Lord, we call upon You in our time of sorrow, that You give us the strength and will to bear our heavy burdens, until we can again feel the warmth and love of Your divine compassion. Be mindful of us and have mercy on us while we struggle to comprehend life's situations. R.I.P. Brad

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Allen family. I served on the security ministry at church with Brad. He was always will to give me a helping hand. He will be missed.

Allen Family
Brad. I never knew his name. I met him at the YMCA in my hometown, Petersburg, Virginia. This big man who just by his stature commanded his space yet truly a “gentle giant”.

He introduced himself by telling me his story that still baffles me. First thing he said to me was— just start, stay focused, keep trying and never up. He said he started working out and had lost weight. He threw up some numbers. So I did what my daddy taught me and I calculated/ran them in...

Sending love, thoughts and prayers. Love you.

For I know the plans God has for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future, Jeremiah 29:11. I thank God Brad came into my life with his beliefs, his mission work here and around the world; and his love for God and his family. He was truly a man of God and I'm so grateful to God for knowing Brad. He shared his pictures of their trip to South Africa of Nelson Mandela's prison cell and his so-tall statute - absolutely immaculate and...

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family, church family and all who have had the pleasure of knowing this "gentle giant". Praying God's strength, comfort and peace today in the days to come. May you be encompassed in God's unfailing love and comforting presence knowing God is with us in all things. Thank you Lord for your peace, your presence, your Word, the Blood of Jesus and the Name of Jesus which covers, cleanses, heals, liberates and keeps us.

Revs. Karen and Kenneth...