
Celebrating the life of
Ronald Lee Allen
Passed away on March 05, 2019

Ronald Lee Allen, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He graduated in 1954 from Commercial High School. He was a member of the COBRA Club. He joined the Air National Guard in 1953 and retired from the Combat Readiness Training Center in March 1995. He was a member of the Landrum Lodge No. 48 F&AM for 53 years and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter No. 269. He loved his family and friends very much and to have family cookouts, especially low country boils. He was also an avid bowler, and bowled in many leagues in the city and also loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Everett Allen, mother, Alice Dimmick Allen Smith, brother, Theodore (Ted) Allen, sister, Carole Allen Markenstyn and daughter, Leslie Allen Graddick.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, June Allen, his daughters, Diane (Hughie) Hodges, Claire (Tim) Kirkland, grandchildren, Carrie (Lester) Phillips, Brandi Strickland, Jessica Zipperer, Hilary Girard, Joseph (Nikki) Kirkland, Michelle Graddick, nine great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with the Order of the Eastern Star Service at 7:00 p.m.
The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Dear June and Family, Bobby and I were sorry to hear about Ronnie. Bobby really enjoyed working with him at the CRTC. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bobby and Madeline Ryle
- Bobby and Madeline Ryle, Shellman Bluff, Georgia
Ronnie's Aunt Claire and his cousins Johnny, Mike, Bruce, and David Whitaker express our deep sadness and sincerest condolences to his family at his loss. We also pay strong tribute to a fellow US Air Force veteran who spent a life of service and dedication to his family, community, state and nation. Our prayers are with June, Diane, Claire, and Ronnie's sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was a good man. Sincerely and with family love, Michael F. Whitaker.
- Claire Dimmick Whitaker & Sons, Amelia Court House, VA
Our sympathy to June and the girls. Ronnie was a great guy. He and June were such good parents and loving grandparents. He will be missed. Bill and Marlene Bridges
- william bridges, garden city, GA
So sorry for your lose . I can't tell you how much this hurts our hearts but know he is in a better place and not sick any more . Wanted to share a meal with him and Honey but never could it seem with all our illness get to do it again . Had always looked forward to us all getting together . All the memories of us all we will keep in our hearts and thought . He was such a great family man and his love for his family shown through . We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers .
- John & Evelyn Davis, Guyton, Ga
Mike and I (Tammy) are sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a parent. So glad that Ronald had a long life with so many family mbers to share it with, also glad he had a fulfilled life and a dedicated wife of 54 years to share all those wonderful memories with. God bless and rest in peace Ronald.
- Mike & Tammy Kennett , Las Vegas , NV
Spent many hours with Speedo and June at various restaurants in Richmond Hill. A wonderful couple who always brought a smile to those around them. Our condolences to June and the family. I will not miss the calories, but will greatly miss the friendship. Hard to find good people these days!
- Ralph Chapman, Richmond Hill, GA
My dear friend, Your friendship has and always will be with Martha and me in our hearts forever.
- Hardison, Pooler, Ga.
I had the privilege of knowing Ronnie for many years through the Air National Guard. And when you knew Ronnie, you knew his family because they were part of all he did. Ronnie was a gentlemen and a genuinely nice man. He knew his job inside and out and always enjoyed helping others. I remember his great smile and his warmth and friendliness. God bless you, my friend and may he bless June, Diane and all the family.
- Mike Bolton , Savannah, Ga
So sorry for your loss! We have wonderful memories with him and family on bunch of bowling tournaments! Prayers and hugs to you all! Love you guys!??
- Linda summerlin, Savannah, Ga
Dear June and Family, Bobby and I were sorry to hear about Ronnie. Bobby really enjoyed working with him at the CRTC. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bobby and Madeline Ryle
- Bobby and Madeline Ryle, Shellman Bluff, Georgia
Ronnie's Aunt Claire and his cousins Johnny, Mike, Bruce, and David Whitaker express our deep sadness and sincerest condolences to his family at his loss. We also pay strong tribute to a fellow US Air Force veteran who spent a life of service and dedication to his family, community, state and nation. Our prayers are with June, Diane, Claire, and Ronnie's sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was a good man. Sincerely and with family love, Michael F. Whitaker.
- Claire Dimmick Whitaker & Sons, Amelia Court House, VA
Our sympathy to June and the girls. Ronnie was a great guy. He and June were such good parents and loving grandparents. He will be missed. Bill and Marlene Bridges
- william bridges, garden city, GA
So sorry for your lose . I can't tell you how much this hurts our hearts but know he is in a better place and not sick any more . Wanted to share a meal with him and Honey but never could it seem with all our illness get to do it again . Had always looked forward to us all getting together . All the memories of us all we will keep in our hearts and thought . He was such a great family man and his love for his family shown through . We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers .
- John & Evelyn Davis, Guyton, Ga
Mike and I (Tammy) are sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a parent. So glad that Ronald had a long life with so many family mbers to share it with, also glad he had a fulfilled life and a dedicated wife of 54 years to share all those wonderful memories with. God bless and rest in peace Ronald.
- Mike & Tammy Kennett , Las Vegas , NV
Spent many hours with Speedo and June at various restaurants in Richmond Hill. A wonderful couple who always brought a smile to those around them. Our condolences to June and the family. I will not miss the calories, but will greatly miss the friendship. Hard to find good people these days!
- Ralph Chapman, Richmond Hill, GA
My dear friend, Your friendship has and always will be with Martha and me in our hearts forever.
- Hardison, Pooler, Ga.
I had the privilege of knowing Ronnie for many years through the Air National Guard. And when you knew Ronnie, you knew his family because they were part of all he did. Ronnie was a gentlemen and a genuinely nice man. He knew his job inside and out and always enjoyed helping others. I remember his great smile and his warmth and friendliness. God bless you, my friend and may he bless June, Diane and all the family.
- Mike Bolton , Savannah, Ga
So sorry for your loss! We have wonderful memories with him and family on bunch of bowling tournaments! Prayers and hugs to you all! Love you guys!??
- Linda summerlin, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200