Jack Harris Allen

1958 - 2013

Jack Harris Allen obituary, 1958-2013

BORN

1958

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

1701 East Millbrook Road

Raleigh, North Carolina

Jack Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 26, 2013.

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

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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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