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John Gaither Allen

August 21, 1941 - August 8, 2021

ADVANCE - Mr. John Gaither Allen, 79, of Hwy 801 South, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born on August 21, 1941, in Davie County, to the late Charlie Justice and Emma Sue Myers Allen. Mr. Allen was a member of Mocks United Methodist Church and had been a volunteer with Advance Fire Department. He had been employed with Disney and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He and his wife enjoyed dancing and were known for dancing together at several different events through the years. John was very crafty and could make anything. He loved making stain glass, lighthouses and lamps and also enjoyed old cars. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Alice Rosalie Potts Allen of the home; two sons, Michael Allen (Tanya) of Advance and Dwayne Allen (Suzanne) also of Advance; two grandchildren, Kennedy Larrimore and Chandler Allen; a brother, Terry Allen (Sarah) of Advance; and two nephews, Jason Allen and Greg Allen. The family would like to say a special thanks to their church family at Mocks United Methodist Church, Advance Fire Department and Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for their care and assistance during this time of need. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 12, at Mocks United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Luke Mitchell officiating. Friends may pay their respects to Mr. Allen from 9 to 9:45 a.m. in the church and at other times at Eaton Funeral Home. Memorials may be considered for Mocks United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2122 Advance, NC 27006 or to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com.

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ADVANCE - Mr. John Gaither Allen, 79, of Hwy 801 South, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born on August 21, 1941, in Davie County, to the late Charlie Justice and Emma Sue Myers Allen. Mr.... View Obituary & Service Information

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