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Sherman Allen Obituary
Rev. Sherman D. Allen, Sr.
91, founder and former pastor of Light of the World Missionary Baptist Church, passed away on May 28, 2014. He retired from Kraft Foods Co. He is survived by his daughter, Hazel Allen; sons, Rev. James D. Allen, Sr. and Sherman D. Allen, Jr. of Clarksville, TN. Public viewing will be on Friday, June 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in First Baptist Church North Indianapolis, 880 W. 28th Street. Services will be on Saturday, June 14 at Noon, with viewing two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Boatright Family Services .
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Memories and Condolences
for Sherman Allen
Winston and Sheryl Edmonds
Sheryl Proctor-Edmonds
June 26, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many great memories being with your family. God bless you and you're in our prayers
Deacon Lasalle Thompson & Family
June 17, 2014
To James and Family, Sorry for loss. Have known your dad for many years. May God continue to shower your family with his Blessings.
Donna Jean Hunt
June 16, 2014
TO James/Hazel sorry to hear of your father passing blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted my prayers are with you both.
V. Washington
June 16, 2014
To the Allen Family,
Hazel&James we have known each other for a long long time..my family and I are praying for your family..lets keep in touch...keep the faith..
Washington&Sanders Family
Deacon Sean R. Adair (Ricky)
June 14, 2014
To My Brother Damone and the entire Allen Family, "Blessed are those that Mourn, for they will be
Comforted" May the Lord We Serve Grant You With
Blessings of Peacefulness, Comfort, and Love as you go through this time of
need. God Loves You and
So Do I. Please Know That You Are Continuously in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Michael & Beverly Snorden
June 13, 2014
To the Allen Family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Your Dad will be greatly missed. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Beverly Williams-Hudson
June 13, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a long beautiful life well lived. We too have great memories of our times together. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mary McClendon
June 13, 2014
Praying God will keep your entire family as we lift you all in prayer.
June 13, 2014
My condolences to the family. No doubt Mr. Allen was a man of special strength (Psalms 90:10) as he lived into his nineties. May loving memories warm your heart and may the thoughts and prayers of others provide you with comfort.
Rev Paul Sanders
June 12, 2014
My Prayers go out to the Family of Rev Sherman Allen. A great Man of God who have been a light in the Dexter, Harding and Riverside area for years. May God Comfort You today and the days to come, Be Strong in the Lord.
Marlina Smith
June 12, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
DIANE TUCKER
June 12, 2014
HAZEL
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!!!
LOVE
DIANE CASEY TUCKER
JACKIE CASEY PUGH
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