Robert G. Allen NEWPORT NEWS- Robert "Buddy" G. Allen Jr., 68, who retired as a sales manager in 1988 after 30 years with Peoples Life Insurance and Southwestern died Monday, Jan. 3. Mr. Allen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Hertford, N.C.; a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Monitor Masonic Lodge 197. He was a native of Newport News and a Peninsula resident for 63 years. Survived by his wife, Faith Michie Allen of Holiday Island, N.C.; four daughters, Sherry A. Harrison of Sarasota, Fla., Pamela A. Thompson and Debra A. West of Newport News and Janis A. Boland of Jacksonville, Fla.; s sister, Irene A. Ziegler of Holiday Island; two brothers, Floyd F. Allen of Gloucester and Benjamin F. Allen of Roxboro, N.C.; and 13 grandchildren. Visitation from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Northside Church of Christ by the Revs. Jerry Boyd and Taylor Jefferson. Burial in Parklawn Cemetery, Hampton. Memorials to a favorite charity. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 05 Jan, 1994 Page 23 Article clipped from Daily Press ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert "Buddy" G. Allen Jr., 68, passed away on 3 January 1994. He was a retired sales manager, a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, a sister, two brothers, and 13 grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Visitation took place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on 5 January 1994. The funeral service occurred on 6 January 1994 at Northside Church of Christ. He was buried in Parklawn Cemetery, Hampton. ### The Edited Obituary NEWPORT NEWS - Robert "Buddy" G. Allen Jr., 68, who retired as a sales manager in 1988 after 30 years with Peoples Life Insurance and Southwestern, died Monday, 3 January. Mr. Allen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Hertford, N.C.; a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Monitor Masonic Lodge 197. He was a native of Newport News and a Peninsula resident for 63 years. Survived by his wife, Faith Michie Allen of Holiday Island, N.C.; four daughters, Sherry A. Harrison of Sarasota, Fla., Pamela A. Thompson and Debra A. West of Newport News, and Janis A. Boland of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Irene A. Ziegler of Holiday Island; two brothers, Floyd F. Allen of Gloucester and Benjamin F. Allen of Roxboro, N.C.; and 13 grandchildren. Visitation from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Northside Church of Christ by the Revs. Jerry Boyd and Taylor Jefferson. Burial in Parklawn Cemetery, Hampton. Memorials to a favorite charity. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Buddy G. Allen Jr. | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 68 years | | Birth | 1925 (estimated); Newport News, VA | | Death | 3 January 1994; Newport News, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Robert Buddy G. Allen Jr. | Decedent | Newport News, VA | | Faith Michie Allen | Spouse | Holiday Island, NC | | Sherry A. Harrison | Child | Sarasota, FL | | Pamela A. Thompson | Child | Newport News, VA | | Debra A. West | Child | Newport News, VA | | Janis A. Boland | Child | Jacksonville, FL | | Irene A. Ziegler | Sister | Holiday Island, NC | | Floyd F. Allen | Brother | Gloucester, VA | | Benjamin F. Allen | Brother | Roxboro, NC | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Robert "Buddy" G. Allen Jr. retired as a sales manager in 1988 after 30 years with Peoples Life Insurance and Southwestern. 2. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Hertford, N.C. 3. He served as a Navy veteran during World War II. 4. He was a member of Monitor Masonic Lodge 197. 5. He was a lifelong resident of Newport News, VA, for 63 years.