Mr. Lee Arthur "Dickie" Allen, Jr.

Obituary Lee Arthur Allen, Jr., affectionately known as Dickie, passed away on September 7, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. Dickie was born December 3,1954 in Little Rock, AR to the late Rev. Lee Arthur Allen, Sr. and Mrs. Myrtle Watson Allen. He was preceded in death by his father Rev. Lee Arthur Allen, Sr. His brother Donald Ray. His paternal grandparents Lloyd and Mae Ella Allen and his maternal grandparents, George Watson, Sr. and Myrtle Smith. In 1968 Dickie gained a bonus mother when his father married Malinda “Jackie” Allen. After high school he joined the United States Air Force. His time in the military indulged his natural curiosity and created a lifelong love of travel. He served the majority of his time in Germany where his lifelong love of BMWs was acquired. He passed this love of BMWs on to his sister Faith and son Diontae. Dickie was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Paseo High School Mighty Pirates Class of 72. He attended Lane College in Jackson TN. His call to ministry led him to attend Phillips School of Theology of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC)in Atlanta, GA. His love of travel led him to many places. However, whenever anyone asked where home was, he always answered “Wherever my family is.” He stayed connected by making sure to call both of his mothers. Like his father, he had a green thumb, greatly enjoying horticulture. He was friendly and charming, and his infectious laughter made friends wherever he went. He never met a stranger. A work-a-holic, he was not afraid to get his hands dirty. We thank God for sharing Dickie with us. He was never ever boring. He loved in his own unique way. An unforgettable spirit, he lived life on his own terms. He leaves to mourn his passing his mother Mrs. Myrtle West and bonus mother Mrs. Malinda “Jackie” Allen. His four sons Donald Ray Neal, Fort Smith, AR Diontae Allen, Kansas City, MO D. LaMarr Allen Atlanta, GA Lee Arthur Allen, III Atlanta, GA. And three daughters Risala Allen, Kansas City, MO, Valyncia Hurd Atlanta, GA and Valeetia Allen Atlanta, GA. Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren.His brother Eric (Tracy) Allen, Kansas City, MO and his sisters Rev. Dr. Faith A. Allen, Kansas City, MO Carol Collins, Kansas City, MO Donna Rippy, Indianapolis, IN Beatrix Scott, Little Rock, AR Una Carroll (Richard), North Little Rock, AR Malinda Allen, Jr. Brooklyn NY. Katina Lee (Jacob) Clarksville, TN; Lifelong friends Stanley Addison, Roger Wright, Sr and George Nicholson; a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Funeral service will be held next Friday, September 24, 2021, 11:00am Jamison Memorial Temple. Interment Monday, Sept.27th Leavenworth National Cemetery, LVNKS. Visitation will be from 9am-11am at the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Lee Arthur "Dickie" Allen, Jr., please visit our floral store. Read More