John Allen

Four Oaks, NC:  Mr. John Eugene Allen, age 77 of 1223 Hannah Creek Road went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday  at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson.  Officiating will be Rev. Mike Courtney.  Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Benson.             Mr. Allen was born on January 11, 1939 in Johnston County to the late John Ira and Velma Lee Allen .  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Roberts Allen, grandsons, Caden Thomas Allen and Jonathan Allen and a sister, Doris West.  Mr. Allen retired from Fred Whitaker Company in Raleigh with 38 years of service.  He also owned and operated Allen's Woodworks in Benson for many years.  Mr. Allen was a member of Hannah Creek Baptist Church.                      He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Timmy and Barbara Allen of Willow Spring; Curtis and Cindy Allen of Dunn; Joe and Janice Allen of Benson; and Ivey and Imogene Allen of Erwin; John Marion and Janet Funderburk of Greensboro;  10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Delores King of Raleigh; many nieces and nephews             The family will receive friends 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Wednesday at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.              Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Hannah's Creek Baptist Church, 10534 US 301 South Benson, NC 27504.