Roy Richard Allen
October 23, 1927 ~ June 13, 2023
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ROCKY MOUNT – Roy Richard Allen, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Born in Oklahoma County, OK on October 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Roy Fontaine Allen and Anna Mildred Silvey Allen. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Allen; and his second wife, Ann Allen.
Roy is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jeanette Pittman Allen; his daughter, Dr. Cathy Slater and husband, Dr. Douglas Slater, of Rocky Mount; his sons, Wade Allen and wife, LeAnne, of Raleigh, and Clark Allen and wife, Phanthip, of Morehead City; his six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Emily, Maria, Maggie, Catie, and Jessica; his three great-grandchildren; step children; other relatives and many close friends.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Life Changing Christian Outreach, 223 SE Main Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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In memory of a man I admire and respect, who taught me all about my chosen career and a lot about life!4427
With Abundant Love From Your Life Changing Christian Outreach Family
If you walk in my ways and obey my statues and commands. . . I will give you long life.–1Kings 3:14
RIP dear Richard you will be missed here on earth but surely welcomed in heaven with great rejoicing. Love you William & Barbara Pittman. Jeanette so glad your children are here with you.
Thinking of you all. Sorry we could not be there. Love and prayers always,
Dear Wade and Cathy,
I have very fond memories of your Father having lived just around the corner from you. He had a great sense of humor and such a calming demeanor about him. He will be terribly missed by your entire family and all the people’s lives he touched over the years. My sincere condolences are with you.
A really great man and a dedicated Christian. I remember the many times we had breakfast at the Oakwood Cafe and the times we spent talking about the Bible. I was his pastor for several years and I enjoyed his fellowship. He was instrumental in helping our church when we brought a rodeo to Rocky Mount Fair Grounds. My love and prayers are with the children and their families.
Rev. Dal Coppedge
Began working in late ’60’s for Mr Allen at Allen’s Beauty Center and Style City Beauty Salons as a bookkeeper. Good memories of those days. Enjoyed looking at all the pictures of a life well lived. I am sure he will be missed greatly.