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1934
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2016
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Roy Allen Obituary
Roy Brown Allen Jr., 82, Pecan Circle, Forsyth, Ga., passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.
Roy was born in Cedar Bluff, the son of Roy Brown Allen Sr. and Donnie Humphries Allen. Roy was a retired ironworker.
Roy was a hunter, a dedicated worker, a creative gardener, a loving father to his five children, and a devoted husband to his wife, Shirley Lee Allen. Roy met Shirley while both were students at Emma Sansom High School in Gadsden. They were married 63 years. Roy's career moved the family frequently to Alabama, South Carolina, and Arkansas, and Georgia. Roy and Shirley traveled most of the U.S. including Alaska, driving their RV and they spent time in Australia. He described himself as having lived "a wonderful life."
Roy is survived by his wife, Shirley; and by their five children; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Roy is also survived by his siblings, Sarah Allen (Elbert) Tarvin, Gadsden, Sylvia Allen Moore, Rome, and E. Randall (Janice) Allen, Benson, N.C.
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July 19, 2016
Shirley. Just learned of Roy's passing. I know it as been a long fight. God bless him and your family. Hope you can visit soon. Love BettyAnn.
July 19, 2016
Please accept my condolences, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8,AJ
Jennifer Harris
July 19, 2016
Mrs. Shirley my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of loss. Mr. Roy was such a blessing to me on many occasions and I thank God that He blessed our paths to cross. He always made me smile every time I saw his sweet face and felt his spirit, even when he didn't feel good. I am a phone call away, please don't hesitate to call on me if you need anything. I'll forever think of ya'll when I see a Burger King sausage biscuit and remember the days of him bringing them to us at the office.
Sara
July 18, 2016
May God comfort you all in the loss of your loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and give you peace.
July 17, 2016
David, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Gene and Terry Heath
Lee-Anne Waterman
July 17, 2016
Thoughts and love to you and your families Shirley and Charles. This last week I was talking with friends about the time Roy had us all making homemade ice cream in that ice cream maker you had brought with you to Brisbane Shirley. It was at the end of a hot summer Queensland day and he had us all involved. Such wonderful memories of him and his great sense of humor.
Loretta Yike
July 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Love, Loretta Knight Yike
Rosemary & Merrill Wilkie
July 16, 2016
David we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Carol Edge
July 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for God's comfort are with you all.
John Baker
July 14, 2016
Roy was such a nice man. I so much enjoyed getting to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greta and Brooks Livingston
July 14, 2016
Sandra, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Greta and Brooks
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