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Joseph Allen Obituary

Joseph Raymond Allen January 4, 1944 - October 29, 2008 PINE MOUNTAIN VALLEY, GA Joseph Raymond Allen, age 64, resident of Pine Mountain Valley, GA., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Columbus Hospice House. Graveside services are scheduled at Pierce Chapel Cemetery, Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church, on Saturday, November 1, 2008, 4:00 p.m. with Reverend Howard White officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 31, 2008 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Mr. Allen, son of the late Richard Cline Allen and Penelope Louise Brittain Allen, was born January 4, 1944 in Charleston, SC. He was a member of Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church and also a member of CWA and Telephone Pioneers.  Mr. Allen was retired from Bell Systems, where he faithfully served for over 38 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Allen. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Allen of Pine Mountain Valley, GA.; three sons, Joseph ÒJoeÓ Allen, Jr. of Columbus, Greg Allen of Seoul, South Korea, and Jeffrey Swain Allen and his wife Rebecca of Cataula, GA.; three sisters, Mary McFerrin of Conyers, GA., Martha Fouche and her husband Robert of Columbus, and Margaret Hall and her husband Joe, also of Columbus; three brothers, Bobby Allen and his wife Barbara of Eatonton, GA., David Allen and his wife Lynn of Gastonia, NC., and Bill Allen and his wife Joy of Cataula, GA.; step-mother, Stella Opal Allen of Columbus; two grandchildren, Judson Allen and Susan Leigh Allen, both of Cataula, GA.; one aunt; one uncle; several nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to CJD Foundation, (www.CJDfoundation.org) , or Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road, Columbus, GA. 31909. Please visit www.mem.com to sign the guest registry.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Oct. 31, 2008.

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Rita Lee

November 14, 2008

Dear Barbara
I was so sorry to hear about Joe. He was such a wonderful man. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Always
Rita Whitten Lee

Raye Borders-Locke

November 3, 2008

Barbara and the entire Allen Family,

So sorry to hear about Joe. My family grew up next door to Joe and his family and they are fine people. Joe will surely be missed by all who knew him or knew of him. Just keep in mind that he is with you always. When you feel overwhelmed, just talk to him. He may not be able to answer, but you will know he is there.

Your family will certainly be in our prayers and thoughts.

Scott and Kay Morris

November 2, 2008

Dear Barbara,

We are sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We didn't hear about it unitl after the visitation and graveside service had already passed. You and your family are in our prayers. May god bless and comfort your family during your time of grief.

Stan and Catherine Goodroe

November 2, 2008

Barbara and boys, We were sorry to hear about Joe. We had you on our prayer list at church for a while now, but did not know until today that Joe had passed away. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

dottie moss

November 2, 2008

Martha,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I did not know your brother, but from knowing you , he must have been a wonderful man. Dottie Bowen Moss

Charles, Julie and Betsy Pattillo

November 2, 2008

Barbara and Family,
Our deepest sympathy is with you at this time. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you shared throughout the years with Joe.We know he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. May God bless you and grant you peace .

Dennis and Norma Parker

November 1, 2008

Barbara,
Of all the great people at Pierce chapel, you and Joe have always remained in the forefront of our minds and we were deeply sadened to hear of Joe's death. Just before his retirement we had a nice conversation with him and remember the subject well. It was about his family and how very much he cared for each of you. Please know that you will be in our prayers well into the future.

Jim and Charlene (Poole) Gause

October 31, 2008

Barbara and family, We are so sad to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Frank Freeman

October 31, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's death. I have so many good memories of growing up out there on Hamilton Rd and all the good times at Pierce Chapel. The Allen's were like family to us. Mr. Allen always loved to come down to our house and eat my Granny's cooking. You are all in my prayers during this trying time.

Gwen Spivey

October 31, 2008

Barbara, My deepest heart felt sympathy is with you and your family. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how you feel and if there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to call me. Love, Gwen

Linda Milligan

October 31, 2008

Jeff, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Dad's are such special people in our lives and I know you will miss your Dad very much. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

HELEN TURNER

October 31, 2008

Please know that someone is praying for your family during these days of loss. Helen Almond Turner, former Boy Scouts of America employee, Gastonia, NC

Audrey Borders McAleer

October 31, 2008

I am deeply saddened to hear of Joe's death. Please know that my whole family and I are thinking of you. Please let us know if we can do anything to get you through this.

Crystal Arnold

October 31, 2008

I didn't really know Mr. Joe but my mom (Kathy Wagner) spoke highly of him and his wife Mrs. Barbara. My toughts and prayers are with this family.

Foster Care/Permanency Unit at DHR

October 31, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Angela Jones

October 31, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Gene (Fig) Godwin

October 31, 2008

Joe was a wonderful co-worker and friend, always so kind and ready to help.

Let Gods grace and love be with you always, Heaven is also waiting for you to join him.

You and the boys are in our prayers.

Gene (Fig) & Peggy Godwin

chuck ruffino

October 31, 2008

I met Joe at the Faclcon Face to Face taping in atlanta with his son Joe jr. I liked him right off. wish he could of come more. Our deepest sympahies for his family from My wife April, myself and all of the Falcon Fanatics.

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