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Allen, Richard "Dick"

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Richard “Dick” Allen, 73, a real estate broker and appraiser of Chester, VA, departed this life on September 4, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joan Dunnavant Allen; his proud children, daughter Celeste Elaine Hale; son, David Meade Allen; son-in-law, Roger Hale; sisters, Celeste Reidelbach and Marjorie Lee; his devoted friend, Judy Thomas; as well as many other family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on West Hundred Road in Chester on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 5 to 8 pm Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 8 at 11 am at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Benedictine High School, 304 North Sheppard St., Richmond, VA 23221. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com


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I am so sorry for your loss. I have been renting the duplex on Dalebrook Drive for over 7 years. He has been a great landlord, always prompt when I need help and very considerate. A few weeks ago our well in the backyard had clogged up and I couldn't believe it when he went down the well to fix it. I was so worried about him but he did a great job and fixed it. Bobby Thompson lives on the other side of my duplex and he is feeling a great loss for Dick as he has rented from him for years and has done lots of side work for him. We will both miss him as he was such a good landlord. May God be with all of you. Ginny Murphy

Posted by: Ginny Murphy at September 9, 2008 10:32 PM

My prayers and thoughts are with the Allen family. Dick was a family man first and very kind to the Railey family during our loss.
Margaret Railey

Posted by: Margaret Railey at September 8, 2008 09:14 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss. As a fellow appraiser and also former Century 21 franchise owner, I knew Dick quite well and always through of him as being very professional.
Alice Kendrick

Posted by: Alice Kendrick at September 8, 2008 05:45 AM

Mrs. Allen, Celeste, and David, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I just learned of Mr. Allen's passing Sunday evening. Regretably, a business trip will keep me from paying my respects to Mr. Allen at the service tomorrow, but I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for all of you, and I will be thinking about you.

Posted by: Tim Markwood at September 7, 2008 10:21 PM

To Mrs. Allen, Celeste and David:
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Allen.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to get to know him when I worked out at Superbodies.
I know he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Posted by: Kimberly Hayes at September 7, 2008 07:48 PM

Dear Joan, David, Celeste and Roger,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this very tough time in your lives. I will always remember Dick's kindness and humble consideration toward the people he came in contact with on a daily basis. When the really dark days come, think back to the good times with him and the many times he made you laugh and then laugh with him. I am honored to have known Dick, a true southern gentleman.

Posted by: Carol Cole at September 7, 2008 04:15 PM

The Allen family...Sorry to hear of your loss.

Posted by: Teresa Dodson at September 6, 2008 11:15 PM

Dear Joan,

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Dickie will me greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Betty Gordon Rice

Posted by: Betty Gordon Rice at September 6, 2008 09:53 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. My memory went to 1950 when i lived and went to school with you at THOMAS DALE I lived on Jessup Rd

condolenes from the both of us

Joyce Young and Jerry Liverman

Posted by: JOYCE d young at September 5, 2008 10:50 PM

To the Allen Family, Joan, Celeste, and David - I wanted to pass on my sorrow for your loss. Dick was very kind and supportive to my Mother and Family when we lived across the street in Meadowbrook years ago. My late Father Bill was very fond of Mr. Allen and my late Mother Ninette always spoke so highly of "Dickie." I'll always admire him as a kind and considerate man. I was proud to hear of Dick's success over the years. On behalf of myself and the Railey family, may God bless you and comfort you in your grief.
Lloyd Railey

Posted by: Lloyd Railey at September 5, 2008 04:50 PM

The members of the TDHS Class of 1952 all send their love and deepest sympathy. We enjoyed having Joan and Dickie at many of our class activities in recent years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joan and her family.
Love to all,
Carol Terrell Russell

Posted by: Carol Terrell Russell at September 5, 2008 01:04 PM

I am so sorry on your loss. Dickie helped me early in life, and I never forgot it. A strong man who loved is family. I hard worker that never forgot from where he started.
He will be missed.

Posted by: R. Cliff Carter at September 5, 2008 07:00 AM

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