Mr. Irving Douglas Allen, age 75 transitioned on Friday April 17, 2020 while a resident at Kitty Askins Center in Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Allen was born January 21, 1945 in Johnston County, NC to Bernice and Leora Allen.
Mr. Allen attended Dillard High School, Johnston County Training School, where he graduated from. He attended Wayne Community College in Goldsboro and received an Associate Degree in Auto Mechanics.
Mr. Allen married Rev. Dr. Christine Allen in January of 1965 and they celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2020. He served as an Elder and Chairman of the Deacon Board at Mt. Zion Church of Deliverance.
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Pastor Allen is requesting you not bring any food items, drinks or paper products to the home.
The family will have a private graveside service on Wednesday April 22. Due to the Covid-19 virus and social distancing restrictions only 25 persons will be allowed to attend services. Services will be streaming live on Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 12:00 noon Wednesday April 22, 2020.
Please be obedient, Pastor is asking for your prayers as the family mourns the death of their loved one.
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Guest Book
Family or Deceased Name: Brother Irving Allen
Your Name: JCHS Class of 1966
Email: deltadoll1@yahoo.com
Message: Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, not even death. Your classmates are praying for His comfort and His peace to be with you during this time. We are here for you, Rev. Allen and the family. Members of 1966 Class of JCHS
Family or Deceased Name: Co-Pastor Irving D. Allen
Your Name: Krystal Ragland
Email: kayragland@hotmail.com
Message: I thank God for the life that you lived. I pray that God continues to pour his loving grace into the lives of my Pastor Rev Dr Christine Allen and Family during this time. I love you and know I’m always here.
Date: 4212020
Family or Deceased Name: Irving Douglas Allen
Your Name: Kim and Lance Holt
Email: wholt2@msn.com
Message: We would like to offer our condolence to the Allen Family. We love you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Irving Allen
Your Name: Velvaline S. and Nathaniel L. Sanders, Jr.
Email: nls21325@gmail.com
Message: We wish to offer our condolence to the family and friends of Mr. Irving Allen. Please know that the Allen Family is in the thoughts and prayers of many as they deal with the loss of their loved one. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
Date: April 21, 2020
Family or Deceased Name: Reverend Christine J Allen
Your Name: Cassandra, Candace, Courtney, Cameren & Cailin Pryor
Email: clj.pryor@gmail.com
Message: Rev Christine …. we are truly saddened to hear about the passing of Irving. We extend our deepest sympathy and we pray that the Lord will lead you to a place of peace during this time.
Date: 04/19/2020
Family or Deceased Name: Irvin Allen
Your Name: Dr Ellis & Jacqueline Barbour White Sr.
Email: jbwhite123@yahoo.com
Message: Our deepest heart felt condolences to Chris and all of the rest of our family. We love you and are lifting you up in prayer.
Date: 04192020
Family or Deceased Name: Pastor Christine Allen
Your Name: Dr. Alex E. Cox and Mother Doris Jean Cox
Email: yama_01@bellsouth.net
Message: Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, know that you are in our prayers as always. God will give you strength to get thru this.
Date: 04-19-20
Family or Deceased Name: To Dr. Christine Allen and Family
Your Name: Dollie Brewington
Email: dolliesbrew@gmail.com
Message: I was sorry to hear of Brother Irving passing. You have my prayers and condolences. God's strength be with you during this time.
Date: 4/18/20
Family or Deceased Name: Rev. Dr. Christine Allen & Family
Your Name: Leamon Jr. & Flo Sanders
Email: leamon.sanders@att.net
Message: We are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Irving. We are praying that God hold you close, comfort you, and provide all of your needs during this time. You and your family are in our continued thought and prayers.
Date: 4-19-2020
Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Irving Allen
Your Name: Eula Sanders Barnes
Email: eb75jb101@twc.com
Message: Our condolences to Rev. Dr. Christine Allen and Family. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Eula Sanders Barnes and the Sanders Family.
Date: April 17, 2020