Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Gary, Indiana
Jun 29, 1954 – Jan 12, 2022 (Age 67)
Obituary for Mr. William Allen, Sr.
Mr. William Dennis Allen, Sr., born June 29, 1954, the last living child of 13 children, born to Leslie Jackson Allen, Sr. and Dorothy Allen, passed away January 12, 2022, at the young age of 67.
William was preceded in death by his son and daughter, Corey and Nicole Allen; grandchildren, William Dennis Allen, III and London Oliver; his parents, 12 siblings and mother-in-law.
William is survived by the love of his entire life, wife, Mrs. Delores Allen; son, William Dennis Allen, Jr., daughter, Leslie Shanice Allen; grandchildren, Michael Allen, Nadja Allen, Keyon Allen, Kayden Allen and Lexie Oliver; great granddaughter, Rian Allen; father-in-law, Herman Richardson, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Shirley Allen, Diane Allen, Maxine Allen, Janet Allen, Willie Hamilton, Gail (Raymond) Levy; brothers-in-law, Herman (Debbie) Richardson, Jr. and Otis Richardson; more than 100 nieces and nephews, a host of cousins and loyal friends.
Due to the restrictions of COVID 19 CDC mandates, everyone attending Visitation and/or Funeral MUST properly wear a MASK the entire time. There will not be a repass.
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Belinda Rodgers-Allen
February 07, 2022
Panther love. May God comfort and strengthen your family in their hour of bereavement
Vanessa WheelerHardimon
January 29, 2022 | School
With my deepest sympathy, I´m praying for the Allen family. Love you all, sincerely.
Katie A. Conerly
January 27, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joyce Pompey
January 26, 2022
Sorry to hear about the passing of William. He was a good friend and will be missed.
Ken Dungee
January 25, 2022 | Friend
We were so sad to hear of the passing of William. May God bless you and your family with grace and mercy and give you peace. Memories will last forever.
Marilyn Mixon
January 25, 2022 | Gary, IN | Friend
Sending my prayers and love to my family during this time. Lean on god and he will hear your cries. Love yall
Shanita Oliver
January 24, 2022 | Family
You have my sincere sympathy on losing your best friend and soul mate. Dolores you are in my prayers. Growing up in Marshalltown with the two of you was truly a joy. William will be truly missed.
Vanessa Tidwell-Newby
January 24, 2022
To the Allen Family, Please accept our condolences and know we will keep you in our prayers.
Joycelyn, Clarissa Tibbs and Carter Thomas
January 24, 2022 | Other