William Allen, Jr., 86, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 26 surrounded by family at his home.
William was born on October 19, 1935, in Panther Burn, Mississippi to William Allen, Sr., and Lucille Allen as well as Miss Mary Allen.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and godfather. He loved spending time with family, fishing, praising the Lord, listening to the Jackson Southernaires, and he had a great sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Earline Allen, Children: Larry (Carla) Allen, Jerry (Donnazelle) Allen, Mavis Ann Williams, Deloris (Londo) Woodhouse, William LeRoy (Anna-Marie) Allen, Keith (Dawn) Allen, Kenneth (Tonya) Allen, Siblings: Augusta (Edward) Harris, Roszine Johnson, Betty Jean Sims, Johnny (Mary) Allen Sr., Grandchildren: Larry Theta Allen, Antoine Allen, Erica Allen, Queairna Allen, Ashlee Alabi, Kaylee Allen, Benjamin Allen, William Tay, Harley Williams, Austin Williams, Amber Woodhouse, Isaiah Allen, Olivia Allen, Jaeden Allen, Avery Allen, Micah Allen, Great-Grandchild: Zaniyah Tay, as well as a host of treasured Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.
He was preceded in death by William Allen, Sr., Lucille Allen, Miss Mary Allen, Roberta Freeze, Georgia Davis, and Ernest Arthur Tay.
A homegoing service will be held at New Hope Baptist Church, 712 Burr St, St Paul, MN 55130, on April 7, 2022. Visitation will occur at 10:00 a.m. with service following at 11:00 a.m. Masking will be required.
Flowers may only be delivered to the church on the day of the service by 9:00 a.m.
Donations and condolences can be sent to 2200 Farrington St N Roseville, MN 55113.
Repast from approximately 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 285 Dale Street N, St. Paul, MN 55103 immediately following burial at Elmhurst Cemetery 1510 Dale St N, St Paul, MN 55117.