William McKinley Allen Jr.

1935 - 2015

William McKinley Allen Jr. obituary, 1935-2015, Richmond, VA

BORN

1935

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Woody Funeral Home Parham - Richmond

1771 North Parham Road

Richmond, Virginia

William Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 22, 2015.

William McKinley Allen, Jr. 79, of Richmond, departed this life on March 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents William M. Allen and Sally Dening Allen and his brother Kenneth Allen.

He is survived by his beloved wife Peggy Sue Allen, his sister, Stuart Richardson of Concord, NC, his brother James R. Allen of Richmond, and a step-son Wesley G. Fahnestock (Lillian) of Hardyville, Va.

Services by the Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd. Richmond, VA. 23229

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March 22, 2015

Bernie Henderson

As President of Woody Funeral Home, I extend our deepest sympathy from all our staff for your loss. We are committed to providing the utmost care to you at this time and throughout the days to come. Our purpose is to assist and serve you in a manner that exceeds your expectations. We pledge to strive to merit the trust you have reposed in us.

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