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Gerald C. Allen, Sr., Jerry, was born on January 17, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY and wascalled home peacefully at the age of 74 on June 4, 2011 at the Washington Hospital Centerin Washington, DC. He was the beloved husband of Anita Allen for 14 wonderful yearsand one of 3 siblings which included the late Mildred Riley and late Eugene Allen.
Jerry attended DC Public Schools from grade school thru High School. He became part of DC history by being in the first integrated graduating class from the Circle T McKinleyTech high school in 1956 receiving his High School Diploma. He later went on to receivehis Bachelor of Science Degree in Account from Federal City College in Washington, DC
in 1975.
With his love of country, Jerry entered into the United States Army and served two years.After receiving an Honorable Discharge, he worked for the United States Post Office. Hethen went on to work at the General Accounting Office for 25 years until he retired in1992.
Jerry loved to read and study the bible, ski, jog, play pool, swim, and dance. Along withhis infectious smile, which touched the hearts and souls of many, Jerrys sense of humorwas second to none. He was the best husband, Dad, cousin, uncle and friend you couldhave. Many people knew him by seeing him jogging every day wearing a sweatshirt whichread Jesus Christ by Popular Demand. He lived life to the fullest and loved God withevery ounce of his soul.
Jerrys legacy lives on with his wife Anita Allen, 4 children; Gerald C. Allen, Jr., StephenE. Allen (Maria), Christopher P. Allen, Sr., and Nicole E. Reeder (Arthur), 7grandchildren; Ashley, Krysten, Courtney, Christopher Jr., Nicholas, Joshua and Arielle V.Reeder. With the union of Jerry and Anita God blessed him with 2 more children Bruce A.Boyd (Valencia), Robert S. Boyd, Jr. (Annette) 6 grandchildren Sherrell, Chaz, Jalen,Ashlee, Amber, Alyssa, and one great-grandson Zelen. Jerry is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends who were like family to him.
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Opening Hymn....CongregationBlessed Assurance
SCRIPTURE R EADING
Old Testament.......Sandra Jenkins
Psalm 23
New Testament.......Eric Williams
John 14:1-7
Prayer of Comfort
Selection......Deacon James Hopkins
Ive Been Redeemed
Acknowledgements..............................................................................Sonjai Harrison Obituary...............................................................................................Sonjai Harrison
Selection................................................................................................Damila Adams
I Wont Complain(Accompanied by Mark Foster)
Eulogy ............ Reverend Terry D. Streeter
Selection..................................................................................................Congregation
Ill Fly Away
Benediction
Recessional
The family and friends will return to the church fellowship hall following theinterment for a repast.
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Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped into the next room
I am I, and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household world that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.
Henry Scott Holland
1847-1918Canon of St Pauls Cathedral
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Jerry has been a member of Capital Ski Club for over twenty years. The first thingyou notice about him is his infectious smile. If you know his children, you will alsoknow that the smile was passed on.
With his pride and enthusiasm, Jerry was a member of the clubs racing team. At theintermediate skiing level, Jerry helped lead Capital Ski Club on a seven year winningstreak in the Small Club Racing category for the NBS Eastern Region. Long beforethis and after, Jerry continued to medal at the regional and national levels.
Jerry put the gentle in gentleman. Between his smile and gentleness, he was the idealperson for the position of membership chairperson, which he served for many years.
Peace does not come from knowing how you will find the answer, where to look for it,when it will come, or what it will be. Peace comes from putting your trust in JesusChrist and without a doubt, we know Jerry found the answer.
We, Capital Ski Club, are going to miss him.
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Randy KilpatrickSean Harris
William PryorJon Agurs
Richard CopelandBaron Gamble
Pallbearers Honorary Pallbearers
Roland GrimesRichard AndersonGilbert Hoffman
Edward Brown (JB)William GrimesRobert Grimes
Flower BearersThe Ushers
Acknowledgements
We acknowledge the flowers you sent todayThe cards you mailed along the wayThe services you stopped to render
The gifts you brought with thoughts so tender
The prayers you said which played a part In easing the pain that was in our hearts Each helped us find the strength to bear
The loss of one we held so dear
It was to us a great comfort indeed To see you in time of our sorrow and need
So from our hearts, which you tried to mend We thank you sincerely again and again
For being such truly wonderful family and friends
Services Entrusted to IntermentHenry S. Washington and Sons Company, Inc.
4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
National Harmony Memorial Park7101 Sherriff Rd.
Hyattsville, MD 20785
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