Jack Harris Allen, 55, of Wendell passed away Friday, July 26, 2013. Jack was born in Raleigh on January 7, 1958 to the late Frank (Buddy) Allen and Jessie Mosby Allen. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Christine Allen, son Colin Allen of Wendell, daughter Monica Allen of Wendell, brother Richard Allen of West Swanzey, New Hampshire and wife, Sandy, brother Philip Allen of Atlanta, Georgia and wife, Nancy, brother Paul Allen of Raleigh and wife, Marcia, brother Bruce Allen of Roxboro and wife, Susan, 15 nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews.
Jack graduated from Millbrook High School with the class of 1976 in Raleigh and attended Louisburg Junior College in Louisburg. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to so many. Jack's legacy is personified by the lives he touched by his compassion and love for others and the footprints he left on their hearts. He will forever be in our hearts.
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August 1, 2013
Chris,
Larry and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if you need anything.
Jean and Larry Maiden
July 31, 2013
Chris, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You and your children are in my thoughts.
Helga Gutmann
July 30, 2013
Tammy King
Praying for you all. So very sorry to hear about Jack.
July 30, 2013
Connie Gorman
Our thoughts and prayer's are with you all.
The Gorman Family
July 29, 2013
Roni Adams
July 29, 2013
Tim Parana
Chris,
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
July 29, 2013
Chris
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Linda Rowland
July 29, 2013
Lee & Roni Adams
Wishin you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Chris, Colin and Monica may you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
July 29, 2013
Kelley Barnwell
Chris,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything, please let me know.
July 28, 2013
Karen Falvey
Chris,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. You and the children are in our hearts and prayers.
July 28, 2013
Penny Foster
Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Jack meant to you and you have lost a best friend. Not sure if any words can express what you are going through but take comfort in that Jack must have been needed in Heaven. We are here for you, Colin, Monica whenever help is needed.
July 28, 2013
Chris,
My heart goes out to you, Colin, and Missy. I can't believe it - too young, too young.
Camille & Eric
July 28, 2013
Ann Harrington
Chris, So sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. You and your family are in my prayers.
July 28, 2013
Linda (Williams) Bellmann
So sorry to hear this. Thought the world of Jack! He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to every member of his family!
July 28, 2013
Brandi Munday Foster
So sorry for your loss Allen family. Chris, we all love you. Praying for you always.
July 27, 2013
Chris, may God bless you and your family. You all are in our prayers.
Your ex-co-worker,
Jean Mangum
July 27, 2013
My most sincere condolences to Jack's family. I only saw Jack once since graduating high school, but I certainly remember his pleasant good nature and have always considered him a friend. Logan Williams
July 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family and friends during this difficult time.
Mike, Doris & Katie Lewis, Youngsville, NC
July 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family and friends. He will certainly be missed.
Mike & Doris Lewis, Youngsville, NC
July 27, 2013
Cathy
A classmate and a friend. You will be missed? God bless each of his family and friends in this time of mourning. Cathy Cannady Wagner
July 27, 2013
We all will miss you Jack. You were the best!
David Parrish
July 27, 2013
Our prayers are with Jack's family. May God send you his blessings in this time of need.
Julie & Alex Lewis, Raleigh, NC
July 27, 2013
You were a good buddy in high school Jack...I'll miss your presence.
My prayers go to Jack's family... May you all be in the hands of God during this sad time. Please accept my condolences... ~Suzanne Gardner Wrenn
July 26, 2013
Kimberly & Mark Sauls
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family. We love you Chris, Colin and Monica and are here for you.
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