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Official Obituary of

Allen Smith, Sr.

January 25, 1931 ~ December 16, 2024 (age 93) 93 Years Old

Allen Smith, Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness and the glory of God, that we announce the passing of Allen Smith Sr., who departed this life in peace on December 16, 2024 at the age of 93.

Beloved Father, Pop, Grand Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle Allen, Cousin Allen, he is noted for his diligent work as a General Contractor and Jack-of-many-trades.  Allen Smith Sr. served honorably in the 65th Engineering Battalion during the Korean War between 1951-1953.

The seventh of eleven children, he will be remembered most for his tireless dedication to family and love of the Lord.  As an ordained deacon of his home church, he touched the lives of so many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.  

His children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and others who loved him dearly survive Allen Smith Sr..


Services

Viewing
Friday
January 3, 2025

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Buckland Funeral Home
10 West End Ave.
Somerville, NJ 08876

Viewing
Saturday
January 4, 2025

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
St John Baptist Church
2387 Morse Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Celebration of Life
Saturday
January 4, 2025

9:00 AM
St John Baptist Church
2387 Morse Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

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