Pastor George Wesley Allen, Sr., was born on May 6, 1947 in Quitman, Georgia, to the late Preston Allen, Sr., and the late Lula Mae Brooks.
Pastor George Allen attended Washington Street High School where he graduated with the Class of 1967. He later joined the United States Army, where he proudly served during the Vietnam War. During his military service, he was awarded the Purple Heart and earned the distinction of being a United States Army Veteran. Following his military service, he began his career as a Phone Technician with GTE Phone Company which later became Wind Stream Communications, where he worked until retirement.
Pastor George accepted Christ at a young age and became a member of Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church. He later answered the call to serve, was ordained as a Deacon, and faithfully served as the Chairman of the Deacon Board and held many other positions for many years. He also served as the adult Sunday School Teacher sharing and teaching the Word of God with others. As his faith continued to grow, the Lord called him to a greater purpose. He was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel and devoted many years teaching and preaching God’s Word. His passion for ministry eventually led him to open the doors of No Nonsense Ministry, where he served as a faithful member and Pastor.
God called our beloved Servant Pastor George Allen, Sr., home to rest on November 8, 2026. Pastor George leaves to cherish his loving memory to his devoted wife of 58 years, Eloise “Penny” Allen; His beloved children, Cheryl Spencer-Cole (Derrell) of Boston, Massachusetts; George Allen, Jr. (Rene) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Eric Allen of Orange Park, Florida; Timothy Hollis (Shatoya) of Atlanta, Georgia; Kevin Allen (Joy) of Lake City, Florida; Keenya Loveday (Matthew) of Valdosta, Georgia; and Kiesha Wade (Kendrick) of Quitman, Georgia.
He also leaves to cherish his memories to his siblings: Daisy Thompkins (Robert), Robert Allen, Henry Brooks, Sr., Ruthie Range, Betty Hill, Christine Armstrong, Barbara Allen, Preston Allen, Jr., Lillie Johnson, Linda Holman, and Jeffery Williams, Sr. (Myrtle).
Funeral services for Pastor George W. Allen, Sr., will be held on Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. Livestream will be available. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Quitman, Georgia.
Visitation is Saturday, November 14th, 2026 from 12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at the Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home.
Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.