RICHARD J. ALLEN, SR.
Richard J. Allen, Sr. (Brigadier General, U. S. Army, Retired) of Atlanta, died quietly after a short illness Wednesday morning, July 20th, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Kay Allen; his four children....nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
General Allen, who entered the service as a Private and rose to the rank of Brigadier General, served his country in two wars and one military action. In World War II he participated in all operations of the 101st Airborne Division including the parachute assaults in Normandy and Holland and in the Battle of Bastogne. In Viet Nam he commanded the 173rd Airborne Brigade and served twice in the 101st Airborne Division. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Croix de Guerre of France.
Upon retirement he returned to his native Atlanta to assume an active role in government, civic and church affairs. He worked with then-governor Jimmy Carter in the Georgia Department of Industry and Trade developing strong trade ties with several countries in Latin America and Europe. He was an active member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, serving on several boards there, and participated in the Timothy Sunday School Class, frequently in the role of speaker and teacher. He was a leader in the Great Decisions program of the Senior University of Greater Atlanta and at Lifespan Resources.
He was a member of the Buckhead Kiwanis Club and made numerous presentations on current, national and international affairs there and at other Atlanta civic organizations. A student and scholar to the end, General Allen engaged consistently in research and analysis of current political and social issues; as a result of this research and his distinguished military service, he was frequently called upon by local news and civic organizations for commentary and analysis. Perhaps most important, he was a loving husband, a supportive and instructive father, a faithful friend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kay Center, 213 Allen Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
Friends may visit the family from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005 in the Hospitality Suite of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA; the funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the main sanctuary. The Reverend Don Harp will officiate. Interment will follow immediately at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway NW, Atlanta, GA. Online memorials may be posted at www.mem.com. Arrangements made by H. M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from July 21 to July 22, 2005
Richard J. Allen, Sr. (Brigadier General, U. S. Army, Retired) of Atlanta, died quietly after a short illness Wednesday morning, July 20th, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Kay Allen; his four children....nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
General Allen, who entered the service as a Private and rose to the rank of Brigadier General, served his country in two wars and one military action. In World War II he participated in all operations of the 101st Airborne Division including the parachute assaults in Normandy and Holland and in the Battle of Bastogne. In Viet Nam he commanded the 173rd Airborne Brigade and served twice in the 101st Airborne Division. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Croix de Guerre of France.
Upon retirement he returned to his native Atlanta to assume an active role in government, civic and church affairs. He worked with then-governor Jimmy Carter in the Georgia Department of Industry and Trade developing strong trade ties with several countries in Latin America and Europe. He was an active member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, serving on several boards there, and participated in the Timothy Sunday School Class, frequently in the role of speaker and teacher. He was a leader in the Great Decisions program of the Senior University of Greater Atlanta and at Lifespan Resources.
He was a member of the Buckhead Kiwanis Club and made numerous presentations on current, national and international affairs there and at other Atlanta civic organizations. A student and scholar to the end, General Allen engaged consistently in research and analysis of current political and social issues; as a result of this research and his distinguished military service, he was frequently called upon by local news and civic organizations for commentary and analysis. Perhaps most important, he was a loving husband, a supportive and instructive father, a faithful friend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kay Center, 213 Allen Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
Friends may visit the family from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005 in the Hospitality Suite of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA; the funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the main sanctuary. The Reverend Don Harp will officiate. Interment will follow immediately at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway NW, Atlanta, GA. Online memorials may be posted at www.mem.com. Arrangements made by H. M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from July 21 to July 22, 2005
RICHARD J. ALLEN, SR.
Richard J. Allen, Sr. (Brigadier General, U. S. Army, Retired) of Atlanta, died quietly after a short illness Wednesday morning, July 20th, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Kay Allen; his four children....nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
General Allen, who entered the service as a Private and rose to the rank of Brigadier General, served his country in two wars and one military action. In World War II he participated in all operations of the 101st Airborne Division including the parachute assaults in Normandy and Holland and in the Battle of Bastogne. In Viet Nam he commanded the 173rd Airborne Brigade and served twice in the 101st Airborne Division. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Croix de Guerre of France.
Upon retirement he returned to his native Atlanta to assume an active role in government, civic and church affairs. He worked with then-governor Jimmy Carter in the Georgia Department of Industry and Trade developing strong trade ties with several countries in Latin America and Europe. He was an active member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, serving on several boards there, and participated in the Timothy Sunday School Class, frequently in the role of speaker and teacher. He was a leader in the Great Decisions program of the Senior University of Greater Atlanta and at Lifespan Resources.
He was a member of the Buckhead Kiwanis Club and made numerous presentations on current, national and international affairs there and at other Atlanta civic organizations. A student and scholar to the end, General Allen engaged consistently in research and analysis of current political and social issues; as a result of this research and his distinguished military service, he was frequently called upon by local news and civic organizations for commentary and analysis. Perhaps most important, he was a loving husband, a supportive and instructive father, a faithful friend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kay Center, 213 Allen Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
Friends may visit the family from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005 in the Hospitality Suite of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA; the funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the main sanctuary. The Reverend Don Harp will officiate. Interment will follow immediately at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway NW, Atlanta, GA. Online memorials may be posted at www.mem.com. Arrangements made by H. M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from July 21 to July 22, 2005
Richard J. Allen, Sr. (Brigadier General, U. S. Army, Retired) of Atlanta, died quietly after a short illness Wednesday morning, July 20th, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Kay Allen; his four children....nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
General Allen, who entered the service as a Private and rose to the rank of Brigadier General, served his country in two wars and one military action. In World War II he participated in all operations of the 101st Airborne Division including the parachute assaults in Normandy and Holland and in the Battle of Bastogne. In Viet Nam he commanded the 173rd Airborne Brigade and served twice in the 101st Airborne Division. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Croix de Guerre of France.
Upon retirement he returned to his native Atlanta to assume an active role in government, civic and church affairs. He worked with then-governor Jimmy Carter in the Georgia Department of Industry and Trade developing strong trade ties with several countries in Latin America and Europe. He was an active member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, serving on several boards there, and participated in the Timothy Sunday School Class, frequently in the role of speaker and teacher. He was a leader in the Great Decisions program of the Senior University of Greater Atlanta and at Lifespan Resources.
He was a member of the Buckhead Kiwanis Club and made numerous presentations on current, national and international affairs there and at other Atlanta civic organizations. A student and scholar to the end, General Allen engaged consistently in research and analysis of current political and social issues; as a result of this research and his distinguished military service, he was frequently called upon by local news and civic organizations for commentary and analysis. Perhaps most important, he was a loving husband, a supportive and instructive father, a faithful friend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kay Center, 213 Allen Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
Friends may visit the family from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005 in the Hospitality Suite of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA; the funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the main sanctuary. The Reverend Don Harp will officiate. Interment will follow immediately at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway NW, Atlanta, GA. Online memorials may be posted at www.mem.com. Arrangements made by H. M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from July 21 to July 22, 2005
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