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Richard Allen Obituary
Anderson, SC
Richard Kingsley "Dick" Allen, Jr., 68, husband of Debra Hooper "Debbie" Allen, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Anderson, he was the son of the late Richard Kingsley and Mary Masters Allen. Dick was a graduate of The Citadel where he was a member of the Summerall Guard and later graduated the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was a Captain in U.S. Army. Dick was an Attorney with Allen & Eakes Law Firm and a member of the S.C. Bar Association. He had served as a Trustee at Anderson University. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Anderson where he was a Deacon and served as Chairman of the Pastor Search Committee in 1995 that called Dr. James R. Thomason as Pastor.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Allen of the home; three children, Richard K. Allen III and wife, Leah of Greenville, Mary Allen Lowe and husband, Danny of Greenwood, and Jonathan Reed Allen of Batesburg-Leesville; four grandchildren, Daphney and Delaney Lowe, Emma Allen and Richard K. "Ford" Allen, IV; brother, Thomas M. Allen and wife, Susan of Anderson; sister, Ann Allen Rice and husband, Glenn of Batesburg; and his father-in-law, Alfred H. Hooper, Sr. of Anderson.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at First Baptist Church conducted by Dr. James R. Thomason. A private burial will follow the service. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:45 p.m. Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 307 South Manning Street, Anderson, SC 29624 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
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Hubert Rentz
February 25, 2024
I made friends with Dick the summer before our freshman year. Always had a good sense of humor...a very congenial guy. He left us to soon.
March 13, 2017
Love and prayers Ann, to you and your family, Libby B. Ellenburg
Bill Aubrey
March 13, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a T Company classmate. We first met in September, 1966. Even though I have not seen him since graduation, I wish we could have reconnected.
Guy Randy Johnson
March 6, 2017
March 6, 2017 @ 2:38 PM Sorry I was unable to attend Dicks final service....Prayers will continue for family and close friends....RIP Counselor...God Bless.....
Guy Randy Johnson
March 6, 2017
3.6.2017 @ 1:50 PM.. Sorry I was unable to attend Dicks final service....RIP Counselor.......Prayers will continue for the family and close friends......God Bless Guy Randy Johnson
Vivian Cobb
March 5, 2017
I am so sorry to hear that Dick has died. I will always cherish the time I spent with you, Debbie, the children, Richard, Mary and Jonathan, and Dick. May you continue to feel peace and comforted by the Love and support of family and friends.
Jeanie and Dave Christopher
March 4, 2017
I know this is a very sad time for all of you and we want you to know we care and send much sympathy. It was so good to see your family today and meet your children and grandchildren. Especially to see 3 classmates in one family. Love to you ~ Debbie and Ann and Susan. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
March 4, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Walt & Sara Jane Craft
Alice Lambert
March 4, 2017
He will be missed he was a gentleman.
Pat Cheek
March 4, 2017
Debbie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob Wright
March 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Dick and I were roommates for a time at the Citadel. Great man that will be greatly missed.
Donald Witcher
March 3, 2017
Mrs Allen, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family always. God bless you forever.
Patty Fisher
March 3, 2017
Tom and Ann,
I am so sorry to learn about Dick. I have fond memories of the many times spent with you and your family when we were growing up. May God comfort you and give you strength in the coming days.
Cissy Hughes
March 3, 2017
Debbie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love & prayers for peace for you & the family. Please extend my condolences to Tom & Anne also. Dick will be missed.
Becky Jones
March 3, 2017
You do not know me, but I claim Ann and Glen as two f m dearest friends and know how much she led her brother. Prayers of comfort are being lifted horse all.
Chuck Cox
March 3, 2017
Folks I just wanted to let ya ll know how sorry I am that Dick passed. I sure carry a lot of great memories of us and our days fishing on the J & B. If I can help ya ll in any way please just call.
Jeff Erickson
March 3, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Dick was my classmate, my
T Company Brother, a fellow Summerall Guard but above all, he was always a true friend. May he Shag Dance in heaven!!!!! RIP dear friend.
Pep McPhillips
March 3, 2017
Debbie and family. I was sad to learn that Dick had passed away. We were classmates at The Citadel and friends. May the Dear Lord hold you in His hand. God Bless you....Pep- "I" Company
Hubert Rentz
March 3, 2017
Sorry to hear that Dick had passed away. If I remember correctly, we attended summer school together before our freshman year. We were all getting acclimated to the "military" life style! Fun times and a chance to make new friends. I'm sure Dick will be missed by many. RIP cadet Allen. Herb Rentz, Class of 1970.
March 2, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16
Ken and Mary Moriarty
March 2, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Debbie, and your family. I will treasure the memories I have of summers spent in Anderson as a child and having the wonderful adventures with Dick, Tom, and Ann. May the Lord bring to mind special loving memories to all.
Buddy Allen '70
March 2, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. I was in the company next to Dick's at The Citadel and we came into frequent contact during our years there. Even though I had no contact with him since graduation, I remember him as a very nice guy.
Susan Burkett
March 2, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers! May God bless and watch over you all!
Deborah Davenport
March 2, 2017
Debbie, Graham and I are so sorry for your loss. He is with the Lord now and smiling down at you and the children.
Jim Scurry
March 2, 2017
Dick and I were at the Citadel together and he was a good friend. My prayers are with all of the family.
RONNIE BEASLEY '70
March 2, 2017
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. HE WAS A GREAT GUY. WE WERE FRIENDS AT THE CITADEL. MAY HE REST IN PEACE!
Sharon Nix Hammonds
March 2, 2017
Debbie I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family with the comfort only He can give. You have my love and prayers.
Henry Fleishman
March 2, 2017
I am saddened by Dick's death.
We were childhood friends. I haven't seen Dick in many years and was sorry he wasn't at our recent 50th high school reunion .
Stan Townsend
March 2, 2017
Dianne and I send our thoughts and prayers to your family. Dick was a great classmate, we roamed "the zoo" (4th battalion) together and marched in the Guard together. Always upbeat, a good man.
RIP, brother.
Bruce & Phyllis Adkins
March 2, 2017
Debbie, our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Dick was a close friend and I will miss him. My God bless you and your children. Tom and Ann, I know how it is to lose a brother. My God bless you and your families.
Chip Harwood
March 2, 2017
My, condolences from a Classmate 1970, R company.
Rip Horne
March 2, 2017
So sorry to read of Dick's passing. He was a good friend and lawyer. I will miss him dearly.
Mary Louise McLaurin Ross
March 2, 2017
Debbie, I knew Dick while I was in college. I had the honor of knowing the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss and I am thinking about your family as well as Tom and Anne.
Dick loved his Citadel friends.. he was so dedicated in Law School and apparently was an amazing and accomplished Attorney.
I am so sorry he is no longer with us.
"Z" Bookhardt
March 2, 2017
As a Citadel Class of 1970 widow, my sincerest sympathies are sent to your family.
Carol and Harry Baum
March 2, 2017
Debbie, my heart goes out to you and your family. Dick was a wonderful man and so good to his Uncle Pete. We are thinking of you with love, and hope that you will find peace in your memories.
Pat Warnock
March 2, 2017
Debbie, Glenn and I were so saddened to learn of Dick's passing. Please know you and the entire family are in our hearts and prayers. Love to you all.
V S
March 2, 2017
Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time. Psalms 9:9
Danny Shaw
March 2, 2017
My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family. Dick was a kind and quality individual. I watched his family grow up as their principal at Calhoun Street Elementary. Dick was my attorney, and reflected the best of honesty and integrity with a passion for the legal profession.
Phil Marett, Jr.
March 1, 2017
I can never express all the things he did for me. My heart and prayers go out to you all. Thank you for sharing this great man with those that needed him.
Guy Randy Johnson
March 1, 2017
3.1.2017.....My deepest sympathy to Dicks family and close friends..My prayers will continue during these trying times....I have been Dick & Steves Investigator for many years..Being in their office one or two times weekly Dick and I always had a short conversation . Usually about the old days and daily activities in Anderson..I will miss Dick and our chats. A very fine man as well as a fine lawyer...RIP Brother.... Guy Randy Johnson
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