Funeral services for Mr. Howard Allen, 66, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 2:30pm, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in Union Chapel Baptist Church, Jamison Community.

Howard Allen, son of the late Deacon Henry Allen, Jr. and Mary Ella Jones Allen, was born April 12, 1956. He entered into eternal rest April 9, 2023.

Howard was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County, South Carolina and was a 1975 graduate of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School.

Howard worked for various employers during his time in the workforce, including Greenwood Mills, Heilig Meyers and Zeus of Orangeburg, SC, where had many long-lasting friendships.

Howard accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church, Orangeburg, SC, where he served on the Deacon’s Board and Gospel Choir.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Nathaniel Allen, Henry (Pete) Allen and Frank Allen; and one sister, Mary Lou Allen Green.

Howard leaves to cherish fond memories: his loving and devoted wife, Audrey Heyward Allen; daughter, Latoya K. Allen; son, Howard L. Allen (Troy); adopted son, Xavier Rosemond; two sisters: Dorothy (Clarence) Owens and Evelyn King; one brother, Byron Richardson (Cherell); adopted grandson, Amaris Rosemond; four sisters-in-law: Annette Duncan, Roslyn (Lloyd) Young, Eric (Michelle) Duncan and Gwendolyn Duncan; one uncle, Roosevelt Jones of Jacksonville, FL; three aunts: Martha Rauhlac of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Glover of Orangeburg, SC and Wilhemina Haggwood of Orangeburg, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.

Friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and masks are required during visitation and funeral services.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com