Joseph Michael Allen

“I held you for too short a time, but I will give Him praise. Your little life was such a gift … He gives and takes away. Though it was small, your life was big and you will stay forever, in my heart, where no pain can my love for you sever.”

-Kelly Crawford

Joseph Michael Allen III passed away unexpectedly at five months of age. He was born to Joseph Jr. and Amanda Allen on December 10, 2018 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He will be deeply missed by his parents; his older sister, Jalena; grandparents Mike and Dawn Niemi, Mike and Libby Tye, Michelle and Brad Duffey and Joseph Sterling; great-grandparents Charles and Georgia Tye, Fred and Trisha Dietrich, Julie Morgan, and Ruby Sterling; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends.

Guests are invited to a funeral service at Resurrection Life Church, 5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Grandville, MI 49418 at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019. Visitation will be from 10 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at Resurrection Life Church.

In memory of Joseph and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Strong Beginnings.

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