Donald Allen

Mr. Donald Allen, age 57, of Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at the Emory University Hospital.

Born on September 6, 1952 in Waycross, GA, he was the son of the late Elijah Allen and Beatrice Strickland Allen. He was a retired Commercial Truck Driver. In addition to this parents, Mr. Allen is preceded in death by his sons, Joseph Kevin and Christopher Michael Allen; sister, Terrie Allen; brother, Richard Allen; and grandchild, Erica N. Greenway.

Survivors include his wife, Jackie Parker Allen of the home; daughters, Melissa D. Greenway of Hartwell, Michelle Stone of Hartwell, Myra Zollner of Elberton, and Melissa Stone of Hartwell; son, Jay Rowland of Hartwell; brothers, Ronnie, Charlie, Lonnie, and Tony Allen, all of Waycross; sisters, Marie Taylor of Waycross and Clara Allen of Blacksheer; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Memorial services for Mr. Allen will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11am from the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Curtis Parker will officiate. The remains are being cremated. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6-8pm at The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.

Condolences may be placed online at www.stricklandfh.com for the family.

The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donald Allen.