Name: Viewing for Darryl Maurice Allen Jr.
Start: 2020-05-29T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-05-30T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Christ Temple Apostolic Church

Darryl Maurice Allen, Jr.
1985-2020
Darryl Maurice Allen, Jr., 34, was born to Darryl Maurice Allen and Sandra Williams Allen. Maurice was dedicated to the Lord in July of 1985 at Apostolic Assembly of Love Church (Bishop Louis W. Osborne, Jr.) and was baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit at Christ Temple Apostolic Church (Bishop David Allen, Sr.).
Maurice graduated from Klein Forest High School in 2003 where he served as Student Ambassador and as a member of the African American Heritage Society (AAHS).
The enthusiasm and dedication he showed to the members of the Kappa Gamma Phi Step Team was unparalleled. The brotherhood was very popular among the high school step team circuit, winning many championships throughout the Houston area. As a member of this team Maurice was known as Lil' Deezy and held the position of Sergeant at Arms, Vice-President and President.
In addition to his school activities, he was very active in the youth ministry, Steadfast Teens of Righteous Morals (S.T.O.R.M) at New Light Christian Center Church. He was a founding member of the male step team Alpha Omega (AQ).
Maurice started his college experience at University of Texas - San Antonio (UTSA), then transitioned to University of Houston - Downtown (UHD) where he received his BBA in Supply Chain Management. He continued his education and completed graduate studies earning an MBA from Houston Baptist University (HBU).
His professional career started at Calpine Energy, and from there to Halliburton, and ExxonMobil where he was highly regarded by co-workers at each company. In July of 2019, Maurice joined Facebook, Inc. and moved to Austin, Texas. He made such an impression with Facebook, that they created an opportunity to showcase his expertise in negotiation, collaboration, and his charismatic personality as a Supply Chain Specialist – a calling he considered a dream job.
Alongside his corporate career, Maurice started Drink Up Universe, LLC in 2014. A United States Design Patent was issued for his first product, the Stiletto Decanter. In September 2019 the Stiletto Decanter was named "Best Rare Decanter" by Men's Journal.
Maurice was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Artress Williams, Warren Williams and R.H. Shelton; his paternal grandparents, Bishop David Allen, Sr., and First Lady Carol Allen; and his godfather, Pastor Woodrow Gordon. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Sandra Allen-Bolton; his father, Darryl M. Allen, Sr. (Nikeya); his sisters, Dr. Dionne L. Allen, Chelsea L. Bolton, and Carryl D. Allen; his brother, Caleb M. Allen; aunt, Yvonne Haynes; uncles, Pastor David Allen, Jr. (Regina); Dr. Steven Allen, Sr. (Cheri); Michael Allen; Edgar Allen (Andrea); and James Parish (Shermel); grandmother, Andrea Allen; grandparents, Larry Harper, Sr., and Marla Harper; godmother, Gloria Gordon, and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.
A walk through viewing will be held on (Friday) May 29, 2020 from 4-9 p.m. at Christ Temple Apostolic Church, 6202 Lockwood Drive, Houston, TX 77026, District Elder David Allen, Pastor. A Public walk through viewing will also be held on (Saturday) May 30, 2020 from 9-11 a.m. at the New Light Christian Center Church, 1535 Greensmark Dr. Houston, TX 77067, Private Celebration of Life Service will follow at 12:00 noon (INVITATION ONLY) Dr. Irishea Hilliard, Pastor. He will be Entombed at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. NOTE: Social distancing and safety protocols will be followed. Face masks are required to attend all services.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 29, 2020.

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Shauna Thornton

July 20, 2022

So very sorry to hear of Darryl´s passing. Darryl was in my senior English at Klein Forest. Just one of my most enjoyable students-worked hard, contributed his ideas in class, was funny at just the right times, serious when that was required, polite, and most of all a very kind young man. My most sincere sympathies to his family and close friends. Darryl was definitely one of the good guys.

Melanie Perkins

June 19, 2020

Darryl was an exceptional, smart and intelligent young man. When I retired from ExxonMobil in June 2018, I worked closely with Darryl in the months leading up to my last day, to transfer my work over to him. We became such good friends, and I was confident and comfortable that I was leaving my portfolio in good hands with him. Its still hard to believe hes no longer with us. A young man with such promise, gone too soon! My prayers continue to be with his family and friends. Rest In Peace and Power, my friend!

Otis A Shelton

May 30, 2020

Phyllis and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Allen family at this sad time. Maurice, our nephew, was a bright young man with a tremendous future who was taken much too early. We pray that Jesus Christ, our Savior, will give the family comfort and peace for each of you as only God can give. I'm sure that his granddad, RH Shelton, has met Maurice with open arms in Heaven.

Karen W.

May 29, 2020

What an amazing young man you were, you were kind, intelligent, and respectful in all of your interactions. Proud to have had you on my team and always loved seeing you at church!

Andre Walker

May 29, 2020

Darryl was such an impressive young man and was one of the easiest hires Ive ever made. Im blessed to have known him and enriched by my interactions with him. May God rest his soul.

Casey Gonzales

May 29, 2020

Darryl - Thank you for your friendship and support throughout college and our careers at ExxonMobil. Your positivity and joyous presence will always be cherished. Rest In Peace.