Dr. Walter R. Allen Sr, age 94 of Athens, GA passed Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Dr. Allen was a musician, educator, mentor and staunch supporter of academic excellence for over 50 years in the Clarke County School System and within the University System of Georgia.
Proceeded in death by wife, Mary and son, Brian.
Survivors include his sons, Walter Jr. and Jeffrey Allen (Angela); grandchildren, Madison and Jordan and a multitude of relatives, friends and family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11AM at Ebenezer Baptist Church, West 205 North Chase Street, Athens, Georgia. Entombment will follow at The Mausoleums of Evergreen Memorial Park.

Viewing, Sunday, April 27, 2025 2:00 PM-5:30 PM, and Visitation with the Family from 4:30 PM-5:30 PM, at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home. www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com