Service Details
His Homegoing Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 3303 Nicholson Rd., Franksville, on Monday, December 19, 2022. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Link to the live stream of the service: https://youtu.be/8w-qiqg5NvE
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Lemont Javell Allen, age 78, received his Heavenly reward on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 24, 1944 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Pastor Nesbie J. and Vicie L. (nee Barker) Allen. He was raised in a holiness home taught to reverence and acknowledge God in all situations, Lemont was a member of The Twelfth Street Church of God in Christ (C.O.G.I.C.), later named Grace Temple C.O.G.I.C. He had a love for gospel music and was a was appointed Choir Director of the Southeast Jurisdictional Choir. Lemont and the late Frank Johnson combined the Southeast and Northwest Jurisdictional choirs to create a mass choir for a national convention scheduled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The youth enjoyed singing together and the Jurisdictional leaders the late Bishops Dennis L. Flakes and P. J. Henderson allowed the name to be changed to the Wisconsin Community Choir. The choir traveled and sang for many years with Bishop John A. Barton as the chaplain and the late Horace O’Kelly as the business manager. On August 31, 2008 the Wisconsin Community Choir gathered for a 25-year reunion which was their final performance. He later joined the United C.O.G.I.C. and was an usher and on the finance team until his health declined.
He was a 1962 graduate of Washington Park High School and while attending played tuba in the school band. He was employed at S. C. Johnson (SCJ) for 43 years retiring in 2011 and was a member of the JMBA and 40-year club. While at SCJ he and co-workers formed a group named “Friends of the Community” and collected donations and provided Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets throughout the community. He coached many softball and basketball teams throughout his tenure along with the Kiwanis of Racine, and refereed the Racine Raiders. He was also a participant of the Big Brother/Big Sister Racine Organization.
He was formerly married to the late Cleopra Allen, and to this union two children were born Sheldon and Vala Allen. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, watching sports and westerns.
Along with his parents he was predeceased by four brothers, Marshall, Lonnis, Algers and Rheiston Allen; a nephew Jimi Allen, a niece Jahamarah Allen; two brothers-in-law Craig Oliver Sr, and Luzell Johnson.
Memories of Lemont will be cherished by his children, Sheldon Allen and Vala (Donnell) Claybrook; grandchildren, Julian McKenzie and Blake Alexandria Sims; great-granddaughter, Azrielle Rose Debruin; siblings, Sharyan Allen-Johnson, Vernest (Alinda) Allen, Gladys Oliver, and Oren (Marsha) Allen. He will also be remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends (you know who you are).
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Dr. Charles C Jones says
RIP Big Brother my condolences and prayers to the Family and his children.
Anonymous says
So Sorry for your loss Gladys
Dr. A. Jeffrey LaValley says
Lemont was one of the founders of the Wisconsin Community Choir and served as the business manager as well as the director. He was a songwriter as well. my condolences to his family during this transitional season.
Anonymous says
My prayers and condolences are with the family.
Faye LaValley lathan says
My prayers and condolences are with the family.
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send our condolences and prayers to the family
Terry and Doretha Dansby says
Special Prayers for the entire family of Lemont Allen. So many memories of our friend in the Wisconsin Community Choir. We will never forget the strength he put into directing the choir. (Some very humorous and some very serious). Take your rest Lemont! We have memories to cherish for a lifetime!
Cherry &Linda Campbell(kenosha) says
Condolences and prayers to the Allen
Family Gladis my friend we are standing here with you all 🙏🙏🙏
Scott L Kirby says
So shocked and saddened by this news. I wish to extend my prayers, and deepest sympathy to the family.🙏
Demetrius Powell says
So sorry for your loss of your family member my condolences to the family my He RIP
Anonymous says
My condolences and prayers to the family.
Juanita Gardner Ford says
My condolences and prayers to the family
Anon says
My Condolences. I extend my prayers and best wishes to you and your family.
Herman & Annie Brodus says
Condolences too the family.so sorry for your loss.love and prayers to your family.
Niece, Chales Moore says
Unk, Thank you for your words of encouragement and your words of Laughter. You will be Missed. Love you.
Yours Truly,
Chales Moore
Michael S Kaprelian says
I worked with Lemont at Waxdale
Always such a great guy we always had such good conversations and laughs
Sending my condolences to his entire family
Kelly Burger Zimmerman (Graceland Gardens ) says
May this beautiful individual rest in peace. He will be missed by many. My condolences to the family.
Maydell & Greg Williams says
Our prayers are with Lemont’s family and friends. Lemont was always so friendly when ever you met him. Rest on, Lemont.
Deacon George Warford says
I had many good and fun years working with Lemont in the Wisconsin Community Choir.
Those days of traveling and performing provide memories that will never be forgotten.
To the Allen Family
May the Grace of God give you peace and comfort
Roszalin Barker -Evans says
Dear Family,
Please know that my deepest sympathy goes out to each and every one of you. May God strengthen and keep you all in his loving arms.
Felecia Rush-Green &Family says
Sending are deepest condolences to the family of Lemont Allen
The Glisper Family says
Our condolences to the family and friends. May he RIP.
Anonymous says
Condolences to the Family
LaRita Winston says
To the entire Allen, Barker and Owens family. I am so happy tha I as a child got to know Lemont. Watched the choirs sing and Loved his family. He will always be remembered as a Man that Loved God and showed it. To hos children and grandchildern know that he was truly loved and respected. Much Love to you all at this time and I you celebrate his life.
Willie and Trish Poole says
Our hearts hurt for Lemont and all of his family. We’re so blessed that God put him in our lives. He will live forever in our hearts and minds. So sorry we aren’t able to be there to celebrate his beautiful soul with you all. Till we meet again beloved brother and dearest friend. We miss you dearly and will always love you! Peace and love to your family.
Cecil and Gwen Barker. Phoenix AZ says
My condolences go out to Gladys, Vernest, Sharyn, Oren, and Lemont’s children. May God Bless you all and give you strength during this time of sorry.
James E Barker says
May Gods Love and Peace carry you through these hard times. With Much Love.
Nancy Balcer says
A happy, kind gentleman.
Greg and Alecia Daniels says
Prayers of condolence, strength and peace to the Allen family.
Maggie Cobb says
My condolences goes out it to the family Lamont always had a smile an words of praise
Rev. William & Minzelle Kelly says
Minzelle Kelly-Phoenix AZ
May you be comforted in knowing Bro. Lemont lived a rewarding and God filled life.