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Terry Botts
February 18, 2023
Wow, what a shock to learn of Brad’s passing. We were fellow DCHS alumni and I had the pleasure of working with him at Honeywell. He was a dear friend and we kept in touch from time to time since we both left Honeywell. His heart was as big as he was and he lived life large as well. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile. Brads presence filled the room with happiness and I am saddened to know he is gone. Rest in peace my friend. The world is a lesser place without you in it.
Janice Sykes
February 2, 2023
WOW I can't believe I'm just finding out Big Brad has passed. My heart is broken. A very kind person who I met at the YMCA. He always greeted me with a smile. One day he heard me singing a gospel song while working out and I shared my health issues. He then start to tell his personal story and kept me motivated. I can't believe he's no longer hear. To the family I pray God gives you strength to endure the days ahead and know that Brad was a great man and always ready to lend a listening ear. I truly am sorry for your loss.
Celestine Givings
January 25, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Stuart and Tasha Jefferson
January 23, 2023
O Lord, we call upon You in our time of sorrow, that You give us the strength and will to bear our heavy burdens, until we can again feel the warmth and love of Your divine compassion. Be mindful of us and have mercy on us while we struggle to comprehend life's situations. R.I.P. Brad
Frank Goodman
January 22, 2023
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Allen family. I served on the security ministry at church with Brad. He was always will to give me a helping hand. He will be missed.
Delphine Johnson
January 22, 2023
Allen Family
Brad. I never knew his name. I met him at the YMCA in my hometown, Petersburg, Virginia. This big man who just by his stature commanded his space yet truly a “gentle giant”.
He introduced himself by telling me his story that still baffles me. First thing he said to me was— just start, stay focused, keep trying and never up. He said he started working out and had lost weight. He threw up some numbers. So I did what my daddy taught me and I calculated/ran them in my head. Omg to lose weight like that is impressive. I thought hey, this guy was a beast!
I took cycling ♀ classes, lifted weights and walked on the treadmill at level two, above my ability because he was in there. He was struggling with a smile, calling some folks names and yelling to them to keep pushing. He was a natural born encourager of others young, old, black, white, male, female everybody and he did it consistently. Even when he was not there a memory of what he did would flash in my mind and I chose to push myself a little bit more.
I’ll remember Brad and continue to be grateful to him for the encouragement he gave us so freely. He will be missed. Prayers are going up for y’all .
Barbara Leach
January 21, 2023
Sending love, thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Rose E. Mason=Holland
January 21, 2023
For I know the plans God has for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future, Jeremiah 29:11. I thank God Brad came into my life with his beliefs, his mission work here and around the world; and his love for God and his family. He was truly a man of God and I'm so grateful to God for knowing Brad. He shared his pictures of their trip to South Africa of Nelson Mandela's prison cell and his so-tall statute - absolutely immaculate and blessed. I will miss you, Brad; but God loves you more. Rest in peace. God's blessings, love, strength and healing to his Beautiful Wife, children, grandchildren and all family members. God loves all of you; I do, too.
January 21, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family, church family and all who have had the pleasure of knowing this "gentle giant". Praying God's strength, comfort and peace today in the days to come. May you be encompassed in God's unfailing love and comforting presence knowing God is with us in all things. Thank you Lord for your peace, your presence, your Word, the Blood of Jesus and the Name of Jesus which covers, cleanses, heals, liberates and keeps us.
Revs. Karen and Kenneth Brown
Lucy Lambert
January 21, 2023
My prayers are with you all. Hugs
Mary Clark
January 21, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sincere condolences to you all. Praying for you and your family.
Brenda Blocker
January 20, 2023
Deepest condolences to the family. Bro. Brad, was that light that lit up the room. He had a kind, generous, and caring spirit. His smile and presence will truly be missed.
Bradley Allen<br />1981 VSU Yearbook<br />
Starrie Jordan
January 20, 2023
This photo was found in the 1981 VSU Yearbook.
Donald and Darlean Lee
January 20, 2023
Sending prayers of comfort to the family, I met Brad many years ago at Matoaca Park and would occasionally see him at car shows, he was definitely the definition of a gentleman, always greeting you with a smile and kind word. Family as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jacqueline Riley
January 20, 2023
Rev. Allen and family you have my deepest sympathies at this. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Love you,
Jackie Riley and Family
Jane Blue
January 20, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony Henderson
January 20, 2023
This is antman from ettrick I'm deeply sorry for your loss
Wanda/Aaron Baugh
January 20, 2023
To the entire family you all have my deepest condolences for your loss I pray for your continued strength to get you through this unforseen situation remember how joyful Bradley carried himself. Wanda Hamlin- Baugh Class of 1980 School Year Classmate RIP. Really was glad to see him at our class reunion gathering August ,2022
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Allen, Sr. supporting their "BJ" at an CAPAAMD Awards Banquet.
Starrie Jordan
January 19, 2023
Brad lending support to neighborhood watch.
Starrie Jordan
January 19, 2023
Starrie Jordan
January 19, 2023
Prayer and condolences to the family and friends of Bradley 'BRAD" Allen, Sr. Brad a good friend and supportive neighbor is already missed in the VSU and Ettrick community. Neighborhood Watch; CAPAAMMD; and the VSU Greater Petersburg Area Alumni Association will have to amend their plans.
Brad, "I'll meet you in the morning. I will know you by the smile on your face. RIP
Sophia Bates
January 19, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.
Grace Jones
January 19, 2023
My Family And I Was So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Bradly.
I Pray That God Will Give All Of you The Strength That Is Needed Doing Your Time Of Sorry .❤
Samuel & Rose Surley
January 19, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
William Dugger sr
January 19, 2023
A true man of a true friend and a faithful servant.
Tammy Coleman
January 19, 2023
God has truly gotten himself a caring servant. I´ve never seen the day that Brad didn´t have a smile on his face. He was so kind and always wanted to assist any way he could. The Coleman Family & Ettrick community will always remember Coach Brad!! Sending our condolences to BJ & the Allen Family.
Dorothy Yancey Yancey
January 19, 2023
Alfreda, My condolences to you and your family. I was sadden to hear about your husband passing. I had gotten use to passing him on campus on the sidewalk or in the hallway going and/or leaving your office. May you and your family find comfort in the many memories that you shared with him. God will give each of you the strength to endure during this time of bereavement.
john jarratt
January 19, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Iris Pulley Mays
January 18, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Adams
January 18, 2023
I was lucky enough to work for Brad for a couple of years and he was the most kind-hearted person. He dealt with everything with a smile. Any task assigned to him he always put his all into. People were often intimidated by him but he was actually gentle and caring. What a great sense of humor he had too! He would often joke about my 5'0 height by walking past me saying, "Where are you?" It brings comfort to know he will rest eternally with our Lord and Savior. RIP Big Brad.
Margaret Rollins
January 18, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Machelle Vaughan
January 18, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Garretha Atkinson
January 18, 2023
My prayers/condolences are for the family
William & Dorothy Walker
January 18, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ernest Wynn
January 17, 2023
Pray God's peace be upon you family loved ones I pray you joy and peace be upon your sisters and brothers you are blessing and blessed and we thank you for your time here Godspee
Dr. Pamela Greenwood Luke
January 17, 2023
Sleep well classmate, sleep well.
Pernia Mason
January 17, 2023
My condolences to the family
Margie Mosby
January 17, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cynthia Johnson
January 17, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Anthony L Battle
January 17, 2023
My Heartfelt Condolences to The Family
and The Mt. Gilead Church Family! I'm Truly Saddened to hear of the passing of Brad the Gentle Giant! He will certainly be missed... RIP ❤
Jerry Trotter
January 17, 2023
I’m truly sadden about the passing of Bradley I send my deepest sympathy and prayers
Stacy and Sandra Lassiter
January 17, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bert and Glenita Jones
January 17, 2023
My condolences to the family Rip my friend.
Jim and Lisa Sheaks
January 17, 2023
We knew Brad from the Petersburg YMCA. He would be upstairs working out with my husband Jim and they would start talking. Jim is always getting free t-shirts from the different fairs we attend and Brad would always tease him about that. One day Brad brought Jim a shirt from UNC Wilmington that read, Hawk Yeah! He still wears it today and we will always think of Brad every time. We will miss seeing him at the Y. He was a great guy. Our sincere sympathy to the family and our prayers are with you all. Jim and Lisa Sheaks
Kevin Wiggins
January 16, 2023
Our condolences to you, Sister Allen and your family. Praying for God overwhelming peace over you and your family!
Kevin & Elishia Wiggins
Tonia Crawley
January 16, 2023
Sending Prayer and condolences to the Allen Family!!
Brenda Lee
January 16, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Havis and Sandra Bardouille
January 16, 2023
Sending Prayers and Condolences to The Allen Family. Brad had the kindest spirit with a character of Christ. Peace be with you all during this most difficult time.
Deloris Jordan
January 16, 2023
Condolences to BJ, Brandon, Tiffany, Alfreda and the rest of the Allen family. So sorry for your/our loss. Brad will truly be missed! Brad was indeed a precious soul.....it is so hard to conceive this whole thought that he has crossed over. Our last conversation was in the yard, talking and enjoying the Advent of the Christmas season......decorating our yards and windows! Rest in Heaven Brad.....this is not goodbye but we will see you later!!
Starrie and Deloris Jordan
Timothy Gholson Sr
January 16, 2023
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Bradley, wife, children, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and friends. May your hearts be filled with joy in knowing he is in a better place and your memories find you comfort. Bradley, what can I say? He was a gentle giant with a kind heart and soft spoken and he was my cousin and classmate (Class of 1980). Seen him at our class reunion August 2022 not knowing it would be my last. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. RIP Cuz! ❤
Carolyn Perry
January 16, 2023
With deepest sympathy on your lost. It was a Blessing to see Bradley at our 42 class reunion my he RIP
Leon & Trina Harris
January 16, 2023
My condolences to the Allen Family.
Brad will be greatly missed. He was strong but his faith was even stronger. May God give you strength and peace during this time of need! RIH!
Darlene Crocker
January 16, 2023
My condolences to the family.
In our High school Class of 1980, Bradley was a kind and gentle soul. He gave you a big smile along with laughter everytime you saw him. He loved God and his family very much.
Bradley will be missed but I know he is present with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. ❤
Wilburt & Hattie Bonner
January 16, 2023
In this difficult time, we pray that God will hold you close to His heart, where he can feel your deepest loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
Angela Smith
January 16, 2023
RIP Brad! To the family and friends of Brad, you are in my prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bonnie Tucker
January 16, 2023
May the memories of your Dad continue to keep you close and continue to keep his legacy in your❤Sorry for your loss continue to look to the hills from whence comenth your health
Gloria Tucker
January 16, 2023
To Ms Allen and family sorry for your loss Bradley was a great friend and a kind person he will be missed he may be gone bur you will always have your memories may God bless and keep you
Stephanie Brown
January 16, 2023
My Deepest Condolences. To the Allen Family. May God Give You Strength
In The Days To Come. Rest In Power . Cousin
Star
January 16, 2023
My deepest sympathies to the Allen family. Let us focus on happy times with Bradley to help carry us through this time of sorrow.
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