Celebrating the life of
Gary Allen, Sr.
May 19, 1938 - March 27, 2015
Gary Randall Allen Sr. – Savannah – Gary Randall Allen Sr. died Friday, March 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his wife, children & grandchildren. He was born May 19, 1938 in Statesboro, GA to George and Lucille Allen. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1956 and accepted a 4-Year Athletic Scholarship from the University of Georgia where he was the starting fullback on the freshman team. In 1957, Gary signed a contract with the Cincinnati Reds & was assigned to the Hornell Club in New York. Gary enrolled in Armstrong Junior College in the fall of 1957 on a basketball scholarship. He played for Armstrong for 2 years & was captain of the team his 2nd year. Gary played baseball for many years in the Savannah River League with the Barrett Oil Club and played softball in the Industrial Red League going to the World Tournament 3 times. Gary coached the Southside Raiders football teams for 13-14 year olds in 1974 and 1975. He is a member of the Savannah Old Timers Softball Hall of Fame and he was inducted into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. Gary served on the Board of Governors for the Forest City Gun Club for 5 years and he was Club Champion in 1992.
Gary’s warm and friendly personality not only was evident in the business world but felt by all who knew him. His decorated career as a salesman spanned over 40 years with J.C. Lewis Ford. Gary was a true character who was never without a joke or story to share. He loved his family, the Bulldogs, and a good day of fishing. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lucille Allen. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marion Norris Allen; his sons, Gary Allen, Jr (Laurie) and Chris Allen, both of Savannah; his sister, Gail Murphy (Charles); and grandchildren, Christopher, Austin, Claire and Anna Allen; his nephew, Richard Murphy (Elizabeth) of Atlanta; and his niece, GiGi Murphy Vollinger (Kurt) of Savannah.
Special appreciation is given to his Caregivers: Dr. Paul Bradley, Dr. Ryan Moody, Dr. Claude Su.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
I realize that this is written sometime after Gary passing but was checking out Savannah year 1956 and Gary's name popped up. I knew Gary at Savannah High School and remember him well. Obviously after graduating we all went our separate ways. I always appreciate his outlook on life even at the ripe old age of 18. Obviously I've not seen Gary since 1956, as I recall. As we all become older in life, I sometimes tend to look back and wish things were the same but God didn't want us to be able to do that because he wanted us to live life the way we do and did. To be remembered by all as it written about Gary says it all. God bless Gary's family.
- Willis Edwards, Livonia, MI
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Vance, Susan, Joseph, and Michael
- The Reyes Family, Savannah, Ga
Marion, Gary, Chris and family The Allen family in Statesboro are just learning of the loss of Gary Sr. My name is Debra Key Allen. My mother, Annie Bell Allen Key, was one of Gary's father, George's sisters. Please know how sorry I am for your loss, and know that all of you will be in my prayers during the difficult days to come. God be with you Debra Key Mikell, Statesboro
- Debra Key Mikell, Statesboro, Ga.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marion and family .Gary was a joy to work with and such a gentleman he will be sadly missed but he is now with the Angels and resting in peace
- Marion &Harvey Bullis, Savannah, ga
Gary, I very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sheila
- Sheila Arrington, Germanton, NC
We are sorry for the passing of Gary, Sr. The Allen family has lost an extremely lovable member. Everyone who knew him will miss him.
- Jerry and Janet Paulson, Savannah, GA
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family. May God's comfort be with you in this difficult time.
- Tammie Rountree, Swainsboro, GA
Gary, Im so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- kelly morrison, richmondhill, ga
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. Pam & I went to school with Gary Jr. & Chris. They Always spoke very highly of their Dad. Small town Savannah, My Mom went to school with Gary Sr.She spoke very highly of him as well. Sorry for your lost,One of Savannah true sons will be missed.
- Stephen & Pam Helmly, Marietta, Ga.
Marion, Gary, & Chris, My thoughts and prayers for you all. I have so many fond memories of him at the Gun Club, there was always a smile on his face and a joke to be told. He will be missed by many.
- Deanna Culpepper Stevens, Thunderbolt, Georgia
Gary, sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your whole family. Chris Trice
- Chris Trice, Savannah, Ga
Gary was a great teammate at Savannah High School from 1953-1956. He was an outstanding athlete in 3 sports and responsible for much of our success during that time. I am sorry to learn of his death and hope his wife and family know of our respect for Gary as a teammate and friend. Sincerely, Taz Anderson
- Taz Anderson , Atlanta , Ga
It was an honor and pleasure to know Mr Gary Allen. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Claude & Susan
- Claude Su, Savannah, Ga
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time Gary and Laurie. Those we have loved echo still within our thoughts, our words and our hearts. And what they did and who they were becomes a part of all that we are forever...xo
- Dede Roberts, Savannah, Georgia
I am so very sorry to read of Mr. Allen's passing. I know he meant so much to his family and loved dearly. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you. Christina
- Christina H. Carabello, Athens, Ga
I realize that this is written sometime after Gary passing but was checking out Savannah year 1956 and Gary's name popped up. I knew Gary at Savannah High School and remember him well. Obviously after graduating we all went our separate ways. I always appreciate his outlook on life even at the ripe old age of 18. Obviously I've not seen Gary since 1956, as I recall. As we all become older in life, I sometimes tend to look back and wish things were the same but God didn't want us to be able to do that because he wanted us to live life the way we do and did. To be remembered by all as it written about Gary says it all. God bless Gary's family.
- Willis Edwards, Livonia, MI
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Vance, Susan, Joseph, and Michael
- The Reyes Family, Savannah, Ga
Marion, Gary, Chris and family The Allen family in Statesboro are just learning of the loss of Gary Sr. My name is Debra Key Allen. My mother, Annie Bell Allen Key, was one of Gary's father, George's sisters. Please know how sorry I am for your loss, and know that all of you will be in my prayers during the difficult days to come. God be with you Debra Key Mikell, Statesboro
- Debra Key Mikell, Statesboro, Ga.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marion and family .Gary was a joy to work with and such a gentleman he will be sadly missed but he is now with the Angels and resting in peace
- Marion &Harvey Bullis, Savannah, ga
Gary, I very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sheila
- Sheila Arrington, Germanton, NC
We are sorry for the passing of Gary, Sr. The Allen family has lost an extremely lovable member. Everyone who knew him will miss him.
- Jerry and Janet Paulson, Savannah, GA
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family. May God's comfort be with you in this difficult time.
- Tammie Rountree, Swainsboro, GA
Gary, Im so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- kelly morrison, richmondhill, ga
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. Pam & I went to school with Gary Jr. & Chris. They Always spoke very highly of their Dad. Small town Savannah, My Mom went to school with Gary Sr.She spoke very highly of him as well. Sorry for your lost,One of Savannah true sons will be missed.
- Stephen & Pam Helmly, Marietta, Ga.
Marion, Gary, & Chris, My thoughts and prayers for you all. I have so many fond memories of him at the Gun Club, there was always a smile on his face and a joke to be told. He will be missed by many.
- Deanna Culpepper Stevens, Thunderbolt, Georgia
Gary, sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your whole family. Chris Trice
- Chris Trice, Savannah, Ga
Gary was a great teammate at Savannah High School from 1953-1956. He was an outstanding athlete in 3 sports and responsible for much of our success during that time. I am sorry to learn of his death and hope his wife and family know of our respect for Gary as a teammate and friend. Sincerely, Taz Anderson
- Taz Anderson , Atlanta , Ga
It was an honor and pleasure to know Mr Gary Allen. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Claude & Susan
- Claude Su, Savannah, Ga
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time Gary and Laurie. Those we have loved echo still within our thoughts, our words and our hearts. And what they did and who they were becomes a part of all that we are forever...xo
- Dede Roberts, Savannah, Georgia
I am so very sorry to read of Mr. Allen's passing. I know he meant so much to his family and loved dearly. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you. Christina
- Christina H. Carabello, Athens, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
