Ervin Allen Sr. was born June 3, 1948 in Drew, Mississippi to his parents, James, and Idella Allen. He passed away on June 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, Ervin Allen Jr., daughter, Zondra Mechelle Allen and grandson, Marco Cooper.
Ervin accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at Home Chapel Baptist Church in Drew, Mississippi. He later joined and became a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Ervin leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Shirley Allen of Clarksdale, Mississippi; daughter, Cozetta (Troy) Thomas of Olive Branch; son, Robert Beals (Maxine) of Jackson, Mississippi and Justin McCray, Peachtree, GA; sisters, Virgie Forbes, and Shirley Oates of Memphis, Tennessee; Sister-in-laws; Delores (Willie) Robinson of Clarksdale, MS, Alfredia Sims of Douglasville, GA; Brother-in-laws, Hosea (Eddye) McCray Jr., and Barry McCray Sr. of Memphis, TN; John McCray of Jackson, MS; the late Richard McCray (Eliza) and Jerry McCray Sr. of Clarksdale, MS; preceded in death by Sister-in-law; Eva Jones, Betty Horton, Earlean Snow, Beverly (Ronald) Ray. Twelve grandchildren, Robert Beale Jr, Ravenico Beals, Ivory Beals, Lexus Beals, Samone James, Chantale James, Ava McCray, Prince McCray, Tristin Thomas, Tyisha Thomas, Cameron Thomas, Tramon Thomas, and Devin Maiden. Seventeen great-grandchildren, Kadarrion Beals, Kya Beals, Marco Cooper, Marico Cooper, Talia Cooper, Takirra Cooper, Kordera James, Jeremiah James, Samaya James, La’Niyah James, Angelo James, Kendall James, Zahra James, Alise James, Tru Thomas, Lauren Maiden, and Drayden Maiden; Three great-great grandchildren, Zy Cooper, Kehlani Cooper, and Katlin Cooper; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A gathering of Family and friends to remember Ervin, will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ,with funeral services at 11:00 AM, All held at, Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122. The graveside service will immediately follow, 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 3700 N Germantown Pkwy, Bartlett, TN 38133. A repast gathering of friends and family will occur Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122. Please join the family in remembering and celebrating Mr. Ervin Allen.
