Reverend Dr. Douglas Allen of Cary, NC, died May 24, 2024. Born in Alamance County, NC, he was son of the late Willie Coleman Allen and Annie Elliott Allen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Floride Douglas Allen, by his three siblings (Clarice Powell, Ira Allen, and Christine Sibley), and by his brother-in-law Harold Douglas.
He is survived by his three children: Mark Allen and wife Tracy of Clayton, Michael Allen and wife Karen of Garner, and Susan Knapp and husband Geary of Apex; ten grandchildren: Brooke Allen (Bradley Thomas), Sidney Gordon (Brock Gordon), Samuel Allen, Dr. Cary Allen, Laurie Allen (Jacob Duncan), Coleman Allen, Riley Allen, Hannah Hendren, Gavin Knapp, and Gabrielle Knapp; and two great grandchildren: Nova Thomas and Emery Gordon.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law Elaine Douglas, brother-in-law David (Ruby) Douglas, sister-in-law Anita (Kirk) Barnstable, and sister-in-law Suzanne (Tim) Hughes.
Pastor Allen was a dedicated minister in the Church of God for almost sixty years. He was passionate about ministerial training and was an encouraging mentor whose wisdom inspired untold numbers of young ministers. At heart though, he was a pastor who loved, cared for, and encouraged his flock. He was also a devoted husband, loving father, and trusted friend. He was a man of faith in God with a persistent positive attitude, kind and gracious to all he knew and encountered.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23
Services will be held at Oaks Church on Monday, June 3, 2024. Visitation will be at 11:00 am at the church, followed by a memorial service at 12:00 pm. Entombment will follow at Wake Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Church of God World Missions. Checks can be made to Oaks Church, designated to "Pastor Allen/World Missions."
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