Roy Allen, Obituary
Roy E. Allen Jr.
Roy E. Allen Jr. died Monday, July 28, 2008, in Charlottesville.
Mr. Allen was born in Los Angeles, California, August 31, 1916. He loved sports and played for several minor league and semi-pro baseball teams, including the Richmond Colts as a player and manager in 1950 and 1951. He served in the Navy during World War II aboard several ships in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres including the USS Philadelphia. He retired from McGuire Veterans Administration Hospital as an electrician and became an avid golfer in his retirement.
He is survived by his former wife of 34 years, Irene B. Allen; six daughters, Bonnie Danley, Ellen Holt, Carolyn Allen, Evelyn Gurney, Madelyn Critzer and Jacquelyn Mandell; his son, Roy Allen III; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the USO at USO World Headquarters, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Karen Donovan
August 5, 2008
To all of Roy's family, My husband played baseball with Roy in Orange County, California for years. And Roy was 32 years older than my husband! He was an amazing man. Both my daughters just loved him. Roy was always so kind and caring. Everyone thought highly of Roy. Roy and I would write eachother every so often. I was just thinking of Roy two days ago(goose bumps). Mike and Karen Donovan
MOLLY & GLENN FOSTER
August 5, 2008
AS ARIZONA FRIENDS OF ROY'S SON, WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. WE HAVE HEARD WONDERFUL STORIES ABOUT ROY JR. AND KNOW THAT HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, AND VERY FONDLY REMEMBERED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW, AND LOVED HIM.
Rene, Soledad, & Isaac Venegas
August 4, 2008
My Uncle Roy was a great inspiration and taught me many things. He is the one who showed me about baseball and gave me a love and admiration for the sport. He enjoyed life, and was always supportive of my goals and aspirations. He is now, no doubt, playing the best round of golf he has ever experienced, and I'm positive my mom is up there ready to feed him!
Uncle Roy, even though you didn't have a chance to meet my wife and son, they will know how wonderful you are because of the impression you left on me. We love you very much!
Jenna Wilfong
July 31, 2008
To Evie Gurney and her family your are in my thoughts during this amotional time.
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coy Kiser
July 30, 2008
Knew him in Richmond--managing the Shamrocks. He was a great guy.
Brant Dixon
July 30, 2008
I knew Roy from the local golf scene, he would always come out and support all the local guys. He always had a smile and something kind to say, I always enjoyed our conversations. He will be missed by all.
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