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Obituary For Thomas Carl Allen

Thomas Carl Allen, 85 of Washington, DC (formerly of Eden, NC) passed, Sunday, May 5, 2024. Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 12 Noon at Allen Family Cemetery, 3268 Price Road, Eden, NC.

Mr. Thomas “Carl” Allen, born May 4, 1939 to the late Thomas Starling Allen and Christine Allen of Eden, NC (formerly Leaksville). He departed this life on May 5, 2024 in Washington, DC.

From high school, Thomas went on to graduate cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from Johnson C. Smith University and later a Master of Education from Howard University. In the U.S. Army, Thomas was a medical lab Histologist and as a veteran, he continued his career at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and later Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Where he retired from both.

Thomas loved photography, nature and traveling and was happiest when he was able to enjoy all of his passions at once. He captured so many memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.

Thomas was also predeceased by his son, Tafaraji Carl Allen.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter; Kimya Allen Lewis (Terrence), brothers; Norris Allen (Dolena) and Christopher Allen (Carol). Granddaughter: Taylor Allen and many extended family and friends that will miss him dearly.

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Nicole Yibass sent Ocean Devotion for Thomas Carl Allen - May 28, 2024

Our sincere condolences for your loss. Mr. Allen was a sweet soul, and now he's one of God's angels.
Love, Nicole, Bert and the rest of the Yibass/Fleet family

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Karen R Baker sent Medium Dish Garden for Thomas Carl Allen - May 24, 2024

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. Love Karen, Brayden and Shane Baker

Carl will be truly missed by his family and friends! René Galloway Johnson

Deepest Condolences, Remain in our hearts FOREVER, May God Almighty continue to strengthen Family and Friends.Sandra Moore and Family.

There are no words to be spoken that has not already been said by someone else I am sad to hear the passing of Mr. Carl Allen. May you rest in peace and your soul be at rest, sleep on Amen.

Carl will be truly missed by his family and friends!

This picture captures the true essence of Carl ~ calm, warmth and love. This particular image is such a reminder of weeks of excitement as he prepared his first professional art gallery exhibition of photographs titled, 'Binding Threads', January 30, 2011 - March, at the Corner Store Gallery on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. His body of work on display included outstanding portraits of children and architecture in nature of his travels. -Ann Allen