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Edward Allen Obituary
April 2, 1926 - September 10, 2024
Allen, Sr., Edward D. "Ed," 98, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was a retired boat dealer, of Ed's Marine in Richmond and Ashland. He was a retired Chesterfield County Magistrate. He was preceded in death by his son, Edward D. Allen, Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife, Janet; his daughters, Fay Wilcox (Bobby) and Kay Harrison (Jeff); grandchildren, Mike, Tripp, Tracy, and Kim; and eight great-grandchildren. In his younger years he played guitar with a number of local bands. He loved rabbit hunting and fishing. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, American Legion Post 186 and 40 & 8, a member of Manchester Moose Lodge, VPBA, the Navy League U.S., and Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a funeral service to follow immediately at 12 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 1500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA. Interment at The Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
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Adam J Fiedler
September 30, 2024
We of the Richmond Council Navy League send our most sincere condolences to Ed's family and friends.
Jay Fiedler for the Navy League, Richmond
Ann farley
September 15, 2024
Edward was my last remaining uncle. He and Janet took excellent care of my Dad, his brother and for that I send my heart felt thanks and the memories of visiting their lovely home and to the rest of the family.
Jimmy Gammon
September 15, 2024
I remember as a teenager meeting him , in Ashland , I worked for EDS MARINE under Dick Gale in about 1978-79 for a year or 2 , pleasure meeting him prayers for the ALLEN FAMILY
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