Eric Kendell Allen, known to family and friends as "Ric", was born December 7, 1959, in Mobile, AL; and a resident of Daphne, AL; made his transition on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
Eric was a 1978 graduate of Fairhope High School, then moved to Atlanta, GA; where he attended DeVry University earning a degree in Electronics and Technical Business Management.
Eric was employed with Scientific Atlanta for 20 years in various positions, before moving back to Daphne, AL; to be closer to his aging parents. He was employed at Media Com until his illness.
Eric was a gentle soul and loved his church and fellow man. He served in his church as a Greeter, Usher, Counter, member of the Parish Council, and also as Chairman of the Festival Committee. He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver, Bishop Howze Council 170.
A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, he leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife and friend of thirty-two years, Mary Allen; one loving son, Eric K. Allen, II; his caring mother, Ann Allen of Daphne, AL; one brother, Leslie "Chuck" Allen, III, of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Tracey (Michael) Lockhart of Decatur, GA; one sister-in-law, Alice "Neecy" Torres of Alexandria, LA; three brothers-in-law, Ernest Fitzgerald, Glenn Fitzgerald and Brain Fitzgerald of St. Petersburg, FL; one nephew, Michael Lockhart; one niece, Tia Pearl Torres; two aunts, Mattie Mayberry of Chicago, IL; Jackie Knott of PA; one uncle, Elmar Clopton of Chicago, IL; a great friend and buddy Theodore "Boo" Matthews; a host of extended family, friends and caring church family.
Mr. Allen's remains will lie in state on Friday, January 22, 2016,
from 1:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. at Small's Mortuary, Daphne, AL.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at the Shrine of the Holy Cross, 612 Main Street, Daphne, AL.
Interment in the Belforest Catholic Cemetery, Daphne, AL.
DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL'S MORTUARY INC., 8650 COUNTY ROAD 64, DAPHNE, ALABAMA.
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Eric was a 1978 graduate of Fairhope High School, then moved to Atlanta, GA; where he attended DeVry University earning a degree in Electronics and Technical Business Management.
Eric was employed with Scientific Atlanta for 20 years in various positions, before moving back to Daphne, AL; to be closer to his aging parents. He was employed at Media Com until his illness.
Eric was a gentle soul and loved his church and fellow man. He served in his church as a Greeter, Usher, Counter, member of the Parish Council, and also as Chairman of the Festival Committee. He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver, Bishop Howze Council 170.
A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, he leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife and friend of thirty-two years, Mary Allen; one loving son, Eric K. Allen, II; his caring mother, Ann Allen of Daphne, AL; one brother, Leslie "Chuck" Allen, III, of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Tracey (Michael) Lockhart of Decatur, GA; one sister-in-law, Alice "Neecy" Torres of Alexandria, LA; three brothers-in-law, Ernest Fitzgerald, Glenn Fitzgerald and Brain Fitzgerald of St. Petersburg, FL; one nephew, Michael Lockhart; one niece, Tia Pearl Torres; two aunts, Mattie Mayberry of Chicago, IL; Jackie Knott of PA; one uncle, Elmar Clopton of Chicago, IL; a great friend and buddy Theodore "Boo" Matthews; a host of extended family, friends and caring church family.
Mr. Allen's remains will lie in state on Friday, January 22, 2016,
from 1:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. at Small's Mortuary, Daphne, AL.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at the Shrine of the Holy Cross, 612 Main Street, Daphne, AL.
Interment in the Belforest Catholic Cemetery, Daphne, AL.
DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL'S MORTUARY INC., 8650 COUNTY ROAD 64, DAPHNE, ALABAMA.
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Eric Kendell Allen, known to family and friends as "Ric", was born December 7, 1959, in Mobile, AL; and a resident of Daphne, AL; made his transition on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
Eric was a 1978 graduate of Fairhope High School, then moved to Atlanta, GA; where he attended DeVry University earning a degree in Electronics and Technical Business Management.
Eric was employed with Scientific Atlanta for 20 years in various positions, before moving back to Daphne, AL; to be closer to his aging parents. He was employed at Media Com until his illness.
Eric was a gentle soul and loved his church and fellow man. He served in his church as a Greeter, Usher, Counter, member of the Parish Council, and also as Chairman of the Festival Committee. He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver, Bishop Howze Council 170.
A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, he leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife and friend of thirty-two years, Mary Allen; one loving son, Eric K. Allen, II; his caring mother, Ann Allen of Daphne, AL; one brother, Leslie "Chuck" Allen, III, of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Tracey (Michael) Lockhart of Decatur, GA; one sister-in-law, Alice "Neecy" Torres of Alexandria, LA; three brothers-in-law, Ernest Fitzgerald, Glenn Fitzgerald and Brain Fitzgerald of St. Petersburg, FL; one nephew, Michael Lockhart; one niece, Tia Pearl Torres; two aunts, Mattie Mayberry of Chicago, IL; Jackie Knott of PA; one uncle, Elmar Clopton of Chicago, IL; a great friend and buddy Theodore "Boo" Matthews; a host of extended family, friends and caring church family.
Mr. Allen's remains will lie in state on Friday, January 22, 2016,
from 1:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. at Small's Mortuary, Daphne, AL.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at the Shrine of the Holy Cross, 612 Main Street, Daphne, AL.
Interment in the Belforest Catholic Cemetery, Daphne, AL.
DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL'S MORTUARY INC., 8650 COUNTY ROAD 64, DAPHNE, ALABAMA.
Contributor 47423182
Eric was a 1978 graduate of Fairhope High School, then moved to Atlanta, GA; where he attended DeVry University earning a degree in Electronics and Technical Business Management.
Eric was employed with Scientific Atlanta for 20 years in various positions, before moving back to Daphne, AL; to be closer to his aging parents. He was employed at Media Com until his illness.
Eric was a gentle soul and loved his church and fellow man. He served in his church as a Greeter, Usher, Counter, member of the Parish Council, and also as Chairman of the Festival Committee. He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver, Bishop Howze Council 170.
A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, he leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife and friend of thirty-two years, Mary Allen; one loving son, Eric K. Allen, II; his caring mother, Ann Allen of Daphne, AL; one brother, Leslie "Chuck" Allen, III, of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Tracey (Michael) Lockhart of Decatur, GA; one sister-in-law, Alice "Neecy" Torres of Alexandria, LA; three brothers-in-law, Ernest Fitzgerald, Glenn Fitzgerald and Brain Fitzgerald of St. Petersburg, FL; one nephew, Michael Lockhart; one niece, Tia Pearl Torres; two aunts, Mattie Mayberry of Chicago, IL; Jackie Knott of PA; one uncle, Elmar Clopton of Chicago, IL; a great friend and buddy Theodore "Boo" Matthews; a host of extended family, friends and caring church family.
Mr. Allen's remains will lie in state on Friday, January 22, 2016,
from 1:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. at Small's Mortuary, Daphne, AL.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour at the Shrine of the Holy Cross, 612 Main Street, Daphne, AL.
Interment in the Belforest Catholic Cemetery, Daphne, AL.
DIGNIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO SMALL'S MORTUARY INC., 8650 COUNTY ROAD 64, DAPHNE, ALABAMA.
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