of Jonesboro, AR
October 3, 1942 - October 14, 2024
Julian E. Allen, 82, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born October 3, 1942 in Jonesboro to Julian R. and Pearl J. (Thomas) Allen. Julian worked for Riceland Foods and was a member of Salvation Ministries Church. He loved the Lord. He was a talented singer and musician and a preacher of the word of God. He was second generation of Apostolic faith.
Julian was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Julian include his loving wife of 58 years, Janice (Hoover) Allen; a son, Timothy Dale Allen; three daughters, Lavelda Allen, Renotta (Eddie) Luker and Amanda Saliba; grandchildren, Bedrea Alenezi, Julian Kyle Estes, Allison Estes, Maranda Saliba, Philip Saliba and Tristen Lopez and 10 great-grandchildren.
Church funeral services will be held 11 am Friday, October 18, 2024 at Salvation Ministries, 5071 Hwy 226 Spur in Jonesboro, with Derrick Followell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemtery.
Visitation will precede the service at the church and begin at 10 am.
Eddie Luker, Kyle Estes, Philip Saliba, Timothy Allen, Jason Smith and Aaron Allen will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests lasting memorials be made in Julian's honor to Salvation Ministries. 5071 Hwy 226 Spur, Jonesboro, AR 72404.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Janice my wife Connie and I want to give you our deepest condolences and our prayers for you and your family at this time of need we think of you often
Jim&Connie Hoover
Bro. Sonny was a wonderful man who loved the Lord and his family. He wS a great musician who loved to sing God's praises. He will be missed and Sister Janice, you and your family till be in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss, but I know he is in God's care.
I know Sonny is with his Lord and happier than any of us can imagine. We are cousins in the Thomas side and I love all the memories of our Thomas family. I remember his Mom and Dad from my childhood.
Sonny is the one who led my daddy, Roy Thomas to the Lord before he passed away years ago. So what a reunion they are having. Always grateful for Sonny
Thank you for being such a big part of my life growing up and for sharing your family with me at least every other weekend My eyes are filled with tears as I write this thinking about all the memories we have shared together but they are also happy tears because I know you are now in paradise that place you have been preaching about all your life,called Heaven You will truly be missed Uncle Sonny!
PS Please tell Mom and Dad I love and miss them so much!
So sorry for your loss. I would really loved to be there as Cleo and I loved you and Sonny so much! Due to my poor eyesight I can no longer drive! Just know y’all are in my thoughts and prayers! If you need anything, please let me know! Love to you all from Ruth Mouzy and family!
He be truly miss
My dear Allen family,
Sonny was one of the best men I ever knew. He was helpful, thoughtful and sure loved his family. His caring heart filled my own life with joy. He was a dear friend and I loved him as such. Janice he loved you most of all and i know he is watching from heaven with a smile and a guitar waiting on you. May Jesus hold your hand during this terrible time and offer you his strength... with much love Jennifer
He will truly be missed and I us to love to hear him preach and I'm so glad that he was the one that married me and my husband in 1992 he was always a very happy person and friendly to everyone and I will miss him dearly rip uncle Sonny and fly high with them angles and the rest of are family
Allen Family I am so sorry for your loss but Brother Sonny as I knew him was always preaching and singing about Jesus and he loved his beautiful Jewel of a wife. They both were a light to many. He is now resting in the glory of our heavenly father. Peace I speak unto you & memories of a legacy that will go on for generations. The word of God works!
So sorry for your loss the family are In my prayers
I am so sorry to the family for their loss Julian was a great man that I always loved hearing him preach
I'm sorry for your loss
I first met Brother Allen in 1989 when I worked at a Chiropractors office. His wife and youngest daughter came and they were so full of love from the Lord. In later years I attended church with them off and on at revivals. I never saw him that he didn't have a smile and positive word. I am praying for his family...but sure that he is in a much better place.
You will be missed!! Fly high!! You will always be remembered!!