Rocelius Allen, Jr.

With deepest regret, we announce the passing of Mr. Rocelius Allen, Jr., age 57, a resident of 4100 Walnut Street, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama 36804. Mr. Allen transitioned from this life on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his residence, 4100 Walnut Street, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama 36804.

Public Viewing and Visitation hours for Mr. Allen will be observed on Friday, April 25, 2014, here at the funeral home between the hours of 12:00 noon and 6:00 PM.

Funeral services will be observed on Saturday noon, April 26, 2014, at 12:00 O'Clock NOON from the New Beginning Outreach Ministry, 314 Seymour Drive, Roanoke, Alabama 36274; Bishop Tom Staples, Pastor, Officiating. Burial will follow in the Rocky Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery, Roanoke, Alabama.

For updated obituary information, please contact Clark Memorial Funeral Service at 334.863.4885.

THE OBITUARY

Mr. Rocelius Allen, Jr., was born on May 4, 1956, in Randolph County, Alabama, to the parentage of the late Reverend and Mrs. Rocelius and Luree (Woodgett) Allen.

At an early age, he joined the Rocky Mount Methodist Church in the Broughton Community in Randolph County, Alabama, where he attended church with his family.

Rocelius grew up and attended school in Randolph County, completing high school in Roanoke, Alabama. He left home at an early age, and went to work. He resided in the Birmingham area for many years. He worked in a casket manufacturing plant. Later relocated to Opelika to be near his sister, Ruth, who was his care-giver. Rocelius struggled with cancer and poor health for many years.

Rocelius was preceded in death by a sister, Marsha Allen Barsh, and recently by an aunt, Romita Woodgett. On Saturday, April 19, 2014, God saw fit to calm the turbulent storms that rolled within this life of 57 years; storms of ill health and cancer. Rocelius passed through the raging seas, into an oasis of peacefulness and quiet rest. He was at his home in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. Thus ended his 57-year walk with God.

Rocelius is survived by six (6) brothers: Stanley Allen (Patricia) and Stafford Allen (Lavern), both of Roanoke, Alabama, Darrell Allen (Alice) of Dallas, Georgia, Reverend Lamar Allen (Pamela) of Powder Springs, Georgia, Reginald Allen (Lisa) of LaGrange, Georgia, and Ronald Allen both of Birmingham, Alabama; three (3) sisters: Vanessa Allen Carlisle (Sylvester) of Roanoke, Alabama, Ruth Allen Lyons (Randolph) of Opelika, Alabama and Cassandra Allen of Birmingham, Alabama; one (1) beloved uncle, Dewitt Allen of Roanoke, Alabama; and six (6) aunts: Eva Forte (Salone), Doris Thompson, Christine Allen and Agnes Allen all of Roanoke, Alabama; Jimmie Small (Clarence) of Olmsted, Ohio, Jannie Paige
(Willie) of Cleveland, Ohio; a large number of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other loving relatives and friends.

For updated obituary information, please contact Clark Memorial Funeral Service at 334.863.4885 or visit www.clarkmemorial.biz.

Updated information available at www.clarkmemorial.biz

Acknowledgments

The family of the late Brother Rocelius Allen, Jr., would like to use this means to say “Thank-You” to each and every individual, family, church or group, who reached out to us during these dark hours of bereavement for our beloved brother, nephew and friend. Your support has served as a “Tower of Strength” to us. We pray God’s richest blessings upon you.

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