I'm Tree
Don'tgrieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my hack and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play,
Tasks left undone must stay that way Ifound peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times ofsorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me NOW, He has set me free.

Active/Monorary Pallbearers
Trustee Ministry Deacon Ministry
3lower Attendants
Ushers of Tabernacle Baptist Church Chi Eta Phi Nurses Sorority
Acknowledgements
The family acknowledges with heartfelt appreciation, for your many comforting expressions of kindness offered to us by the clergy, church members, friends and staff of Georgia War Veterans Home through flowers, cards, visits, care, prayers and all consolation during the illness and bereavement.
Interment
Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Inc. 4501 Wrightsboro Road
Grovetown, Georgia 30813
W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia (706) 722-6401

Momegoing Celebration for
Ceroy Allen, Jr.
Friday, December 11, 2009 11:00 A.M.
Tabernacle Baptist Church
1223 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. Pastor - Officiating

Obituary
Leroy Allen, Jr. answered the call of His Lord and Savior on December 6, 2009 at the Veterans Hospital at 6:30 P.M.. He leaves behind a legacy of love, humanity and service to his family and friends.
Leroy Allen Jr. was born on June 30, 1924 in Allendale, South Carolina to the late Leroy and Louise Alfair B. Allen. He received his early, formal education in the schools of Aiken County. He was a Veteran of WWII and attended Paine College where he met Gwen Gaines. They later married and to this union they had a daughter Harriett the delight of their hearts.
Leroy was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over forty years. He served on the Trustee Board; he sang with the E.L. Stewart Choir and served on the Board of the Tabernacle Credit Union.
Leroy retired in 1989 from the United States Postal Service after forty years of service. He was also an active member of the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees. In his spare time, Leroy had a passion for photography and enjoyed it until his health began to fail. Gwen devoted herself to him, as well as his daughter Harriett. His nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, cousins and friends made sure he didn't miss any family gatherings, that he enjoyed immensely.
Leroy leaves many to cherish his memory and thank the Lord for the blessing of his life and companionship. He leaves his wife of 55 years Ruth "Gwen" Allen; his daughter Harriett; two brothers, Carl (Beverly) and Perry Allen of Aiken, South Carolina; a god son, Kenneth Jakes; a god daughter, Jennifer Murphy; a sister-in-law, Doris Dunton and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Order of Service

Presiding

Rev. Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.

The Prelude

Organist

The Processional

Old Testament

Minister Norman Kelly

New Testament

Rev. Sheffie Rouse

Prayer of Comfort

Rev. George Miller

Hymn

"Sending Up My Timber"

Choir

Reflections (3 minutes please)

Reading of the Obituary (silently) ... Music Medley Mrs. Aundra Clark

Acknowledgements

Mrs. Beulah Nash

Solo

Mrs. Gwendolyn Lamback

Eulogy

Rev. Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.

Recessional

"Going Up Yonder"

Repast Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center