Jessie served in the army from 1958 to 1960. After leaving the military he farmed alongside his daddy for a few years. He then started his career at I.B.M where he worked for 26 years before retiring. He was a very devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
A private graveside service will be held at Harnett Devotional Gardens.
He is survived by his wife Sue Smith Allen of the home. sons; Jeffery Allen of Dunn, Jason Allen (Corrine) of Rolesville, daughter; Jennifer Allen of Dunn, brother; Jerry Allen, sisters; Shirley Adams, Marie Raynor (Wendell), Sue Dawson (Don), grandchildren; Andrew Taylor, Justin Allen (Candace), Allyse Timberlake (Rhyne) Chelsey Welsh (Logan), Alex Smith, Cameron Allen, Caleb Potter, great-grandchildren; Maddie, Caiden, Jase, Mason, Savannah, Grayson, Maddox, and baby Welsh (2021); and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A public viewing will be held Saturday from 1 to 2:30 pm at the funeral home. The family will not be present.
Original obituary was published by Skinner & Smith Funeral Home
Jessie served in the army from 1958 to 1960. After leaving the military he farmed alongside his daddy for a few years. He then started his career at I.B.M where he worked for 26 years before retiring. He was a very devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
A private graveside service will be held at Harnett Devotional Gardens.
He is survived by his wife Sue Smith Allen of the home. sons; Jeffery Allen of Dunn, Jason Allen (Corrine) of Rolesville, daughter; Jennifer Allen of Dunn, brother; Jerry Allen, sisters; Shirley Adams, Marie Raynor (Wendell), Sue Dawson (Don), grandchildren; Andrew Taylor, Justin Allen (Candace), Allyse Timberlake (Rhyne) Chelsey Welsh (Logan), Alex Smith, Cameron Allen, Caleb Potter, great-grandchildren; Maddie, Caiden, Jase, Mason, Savannah, Grayson, Maddox, and baby Welsh (2021); and many beloved nieces and nephews.
A public viewing will be held Saturday from 1 to 2:30 pm at the funeral home. The family will not be present.
Original obituary was published by Skinner & Smith Funeral Home
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