John Edward Allen, Jr., was born on October 26, 1957 in Bemopolis, Alabama to Susan Allen and the late John Allen, Sr. He entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2020 at PRISMA Health Richland hospital in Columbia, SC.
“Junior” as he was known, was very educated and received his GED in Columbia, SC. While working for the City of Columbia, he obtained his CDL. He retired from the City of Columbia. Junior was a hardworking man.
John lived a full life. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He had a heart of gold. He believed in family first. Even if you were a friend or stranger, he considered you family. His loyalty and compassion were beyond what words could describe. He was a true fan of all sports, but football and basketball was his main sports.
John was preceded in death by his father, John Allen, Sr. and his brother Varry Allen.
John leaves to cherish precious memories, his loving and devoted wife Evelyn Caughman of Columbia, SC; mother Susan Allen of Myrtle Beach, SC; three daughters, Nubiana Allen, Demetra Caughman and Bridget Caughman all of Columbia, SC; two sons, Jordan Brown and Ronnie Scott both of Columbia, SC; twelve grandchildren, Eureca Rouse, Shaylah Ali, Antwanique Green, Derrick Castor, Jr., Kelonte Caughman, Zy’Asia Thompson, Geona Castor, Anthony Castor, Ja’Quarious Scott, Antwan Ward, Tianna Castor and one unborn grandson all of Columbia, SC; two great grands, Cursity Bing-Ali and Kaidyn Laurant both of Columbia, SC; three brothers, Demengious Allen (Charlene) of Georgia, Pierre Allen of Myrtle Beach and Eric Allen (Vanessa) of Brooklyn, NY; two sisters, Cassandra Allen (Terry) of Charleston, SC and Michelle Allen of Brooklyn, NY and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and caring friends who will miss John dearly.
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