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Obituary For Leon K. "Lil Frank" Allen
Leon K. Allen was born on April 3, 1956, in Allendale County, South Carolina to the late Ida Smart and the late Frank Allen.
At an early age, he joined and became a baptized member of Miller Swamp Missionary Baptist Church.
“Lil Frank” as he was affectionately called was educated in the public schools of Allendale County.
He was employed with Gatlin’s IGA for numerous years as a stocker.
Lil Frank was a devoted family person with a kind and generous soul. He always had a smile on his face, and he would leave an everlasting impact on all who knew him. Above all, he loved to enjoy life.
Leon met and fell in love with the love of his life Syrilia McKnight. They enjoyed life together for over 10 years and they lived happily together until God called him home.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by (1) Sister: Lorraine Smart; (2) Brothers: Prince Smart and John Miley; Special Niece: Darlene Smart.
Leon found peace on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.
Leon’s memories will forever be cherished by his loving companion: Syrilia McKnight; of the home; (3) Adopted Children: Keyaveus Graham, Dynasian Graham, and Keveonta Graham; (5) Adopted Grandchildren: Jamier Speck, Taevon Thompson, Sy’aire Thompson, Nova Graham, and Amyla Graham; (3) Sisters: Nancy (Kenneth) White; Reatha Miley, and Carolyn Allen; all of Fairfax, SC; (2) Brothers: Angus Ritter; Fairfax, SC; and Pearstine (Jackie) Allen; Barnwell, SC; (1) Devoted Nephew: Stedman Miley; (14) Nieces and Nephews: Myecha Miley, Parrish Miley, Hermane Plumer, Tiffany Busby, Khadijah Allen, Lykashia Allen, Demetrius Allen, Latoya Allen, Nakia Spellman, Michael Owens, Terri Allen, Trastine Saxby, Pearstine Allen, Jr., and Michael Allen; Special Friends: The Roberts Family, James Ginn, William Ginn, Marvin Williams, and James McKnight. A host of loving cousins and sympathizing friends.
“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”
Please remember to keep the Allen family lifted in prayer.
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My deepest sympathies to the entire family. He was such a nice and gracious person and may we all see him again one day.
Words can't express our sorrow. Allendale County Sheriff Office
Sharing in your sorrow as you remember Lil Frank. May the happy memories bring you comfort."
Praying for the Allen/Smart Family
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to the Allen and Smart family."Lil Frank" will definitely be miss he was one of the OGs in Fairfax always had something to tell you and fall out laughing 😆 gonna miss him get your rest Old G❤️❤️🙏🙏.
My friend,you will be missed
The impact you had on the community will certainly be missed 😢 my condolences 🙏 and prayers to the family of Frank Allen Jr.
Gonna miss talking with you at the store my brother. Rest in pease and much love to the Allen family. Kinard family'
I will miss seeing him pass the house and waving in the gray truck.My prayers will be with his family in this time of sorrow.
Fly high, and rest easy "Frank Allen Jr.", You will be missed. Our condolences to the Allen Family during your time of bereavement, Lil' Frank was like a Brother.
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