Mr. William John Roger Allen, age 79, of Lyerly, GA died Tuesday, October
23, 2012 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mr. Allen was born January 7, 1933 in Gaylesville, AL, the son of the late
Henry Thomas Allen and Fannie Mae Mobbs Allen.  He was retired from
Summerville Cotton Mill.  Other than his parents, he was preceded in death
by a sister, Patricia Ann Allen; and brothers, Randy Allen, Broadus Allen,
and Cecil “Dude” Allen.
 
Survivors include his wife, Clara Allen; son, Johnny Darrell Allen; and a
grandson, Ethan Barnes.
 
Graveside and interment services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday,
October 24, 2012 at Johnson Cementery.  Minister Berlin Murphy will officiate.
 
Mr. Allen will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive
fiends from 12:00 noon until the service hour.