Johnnie W. Allen Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Johnnie W. Allen

Johnnie W. Allen, 99, of Eden, NC passed Friday, May 24, 2024. Public viewing will be held Friday, May 31, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC . The family will receive friends, Saturday June 1, 2024, from 12:30 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Monument of Faith, 319 Henry St, Eden, NC with funeral service begining at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Cemetery, 1658 NC-135, Eden, NC.

On Friday, May 24, 2024, the Lord called our daddy, Johnnie William Allen “Jack” home to rest. He was born on October 25, 1924 in Leaksville, NC to the late Mary Elizabeth Allen.

He attended Douglas High School and was previously a member of Gospel Light Holiness Church in Axton, Virginia.

He enlisted in the United States Army on November 11, 1946 and served until November 10, 1949, receiving an Honorable Discharge.

After leaving the Army, he worked several different jobs from delivering food and prescription drugs for a local drug store, to the Central Telephone Company and finally retiring ater thirty-eight years of service for the United States Postal Service.

On May 26, 1949, he married the late Margaret Elizabeth Scales and to their union five children were born.

He was preceded in death by one of his precious daughters, Elizabeth Ann Allen “Cookie” and one of his amazing brothers, Joe Willie Williams (Frenzola).

He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter; Jackie Richardson of Greensboro, NC, three sons; Johnny Allen of Kernersville, NC, Roger Allen (Jackie) of Lexington, NC, Douglas Allen (Chery) of Suffolk, VAl, one brother; Joe Louis Broadnax and sister, Mary Ann Jamison both of Eden, NC, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, niees, nephews and othe relatives.

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My condolences to the family. You all are forever in My prayers🙏🏽
Tracy Cousins

Doug and the Allen family, I'm truly saddened to hear about the loss of your father, I pray that God comfort you in the days to follow. Carla Hairston and family 4N8G

Dear Cousin Jackie and brothers. Our sincere prayers and condolences 💐 to the Allen family during this sensitive time. We love ❤️ you all. Cousin Joyce and Tom Williams

Joyce M. Williams

Dearest Johnny and family, so sorry for the passing of your loved one, he will always be with you. May you Be comforted at this time and remember the happy memories. Sincerely, Shawn and Manny.

On behalf of the Jumper family we extend our deepest condolences to the Allen family. Mr. Jack as we so affectionately knew him was a great neighbor and role model for so many young men in our neighborhood. His calm demeanor was exemplary of life well lived.

Steven Jumper

To the family I send my condolences. Sorry to hear the passing of your father. He was a very special, kind and soft spoken man. He will be missed. Remember his spirit may be gone, but he is still alive in you children. 🙏🏾

With Deepest condolences in the passing of our loved one,May God continue to strengthen Family and Friends.🙏 Sandra Moore and Family.Agape Love Cousins.