02/26/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Claude Allen
Claude F. Allen
(06 Dec 1933 - 24 Feb 2013)
Newport News High School Class of 1953
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02/26/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Claude Allen
Claude F. Allen Newport News High School Class of 1953 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
There is
more sad news this Tuesday.
Claude
Allen, Class of 1953, passed
away in Hampton on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the age of 79.
From the Daily Press - 02/26/13:
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HAMPTON - Claude F. Allen was
mercifully called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sun.,
Feb. 24, 2013, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and Heart Disease.
He was born in Person County, N.C. on Dec. 6, 1933. He was a graduate of Newport News High School, Class of 1953. As a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, Claude lived his life professing his love for Jesus Christ which was apparent in the many years he traveled on the weekend singing as Bass for the "Liberty Quartet" and considered it an honor to be a member and former deacon of Liberty Baptist Church. He served as a Welding Foreman for 42 years in Dept. X-18, and was affectionately known as "Hoss". He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. in 1993. |
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When he was well,
he spent his spare time working at his sawmill and making beautiful pieces of
furniture in his workshop at home for the people he knew and loved. The
undeniable strength that he had in his spirit coupled with his talented hands
was an inspiration to anyone who knew him. He also loved singing in the Adult
Choir and Senior Group Choir, "Heart Throbs" at Liberty Baptist Church. You
could pick him out of a crowd with his "one of a kind " smile.
His legacy will live on in the hearts of many as they admire his countless hours of craftsmanship. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife of 59 years, Myrtle C. Allen of Hampton; daughters, Donna Allen-Fowler and her husband Alan of Saylorsburg, Pa., Susan Allen of Hampton, Lori A. Allen of Newport News; one granddaughter that was the apple of his eye, Alyssa Anne Allen-Pierce of Newport News who fondly called him "Poppy"; sisters, Nancy White of Hampton, Kathryn Weiss of Newport News, and Shirley House and her husband Tom of Littleton, N.C. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 27 at Peninsula Funeral Home and the funeral will be on Thurs., Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, with the Reverend Joe Hunt officiating. The family requests that contributions be made to Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund, 1021 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666. The family would like to thank the staff of the "Jefferson Wing" of James River Convalescent and the staff of Northampton Convalescent for all of their loving care and compassion. We were very blessed to have such "earth angels" to take care of the man we admired the most. "For God so
loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in
Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16. Claude would want
us to ask you this question; if you died tonight do you know where you would
spend eternity? Just ask Jesus to come into your heart and ask him to forgive
you of your sins and then we shall spend eternity in Heaven together. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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February 26, 2013
I
have known most of the Allen family for many
years although not as close as his sister
Nancy and I were in our earlier days. I
worked for Claude in the shipyard and found
him to be a considerate and enjoyable boss.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
February 26, 2013
Another great bass is added to the heavenly choir. I loved to hear the
group sing. My prayers go out for the family. February 26, 2013
Joy and
Integrity pretty much describe Claude. We were Boy Scouts together and
our paths crossed in the workplace. He was a good and honorable boy and
man. Condolences to the family. February 26, 2013
February 26,
2013
I never had the pleasure of meeting Claude, but have known Susan since our Bethel Bruin days. With my last name being Allen, too, Susan &and I had the best time sitting side-by-side at our graduation in 1989. I'm sure Claude was there cheering Susan on as he will be forever in your hearts. My deepest sympathy to the Allen Family. Dana M. Allen February 26, 2013 Our condolences! Your family is in our prayers! ~ Mr. And Mrs. Wayne Jones, Newport News, Virginia
February
26,
2013
In Christ, Otis and Patsy K. Smith February 26, 2013 Claude is really home now. He and Bro. Jack are probably looking around for some walnut trees to mill. They are re-united now and I am looking forward to joining them. Blessings to Myrt and the family.
~ John
Latham, Hampton, Virginia
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February 26, 2013What wonderful
words...my thoughts and prayers are with the family and my heart is
filled with joy that he is in no pain and in a wonderful
place...made God be with you all :) February 26, 2013What a wonderful man
of God! I have counted it my privilege to have known the Allen
family for nearly forty years and will never forget Claude singing
with the Liberty Quartet. My prayers (and hugs) to Myrtle and the
girls. February 26, 2013Dear Myrtle and
family, I was sad to hear about your loving husband and friend
Claude. I've known Claude for over 65 years and met him in wood shop
at Newport News High School (1951). He was a lovely person and was
married to a lovely lady named Myrtle. I can't tell you how much I
thought of your husband Claude. We know where he is and that is
heaven. I look forward to seeing my friend Claude in heaven. Love,
Mickey and Carol Marcella February 26, 2013I never met you in
person...I worked with Donna and she told many great and loving
stories. You were very loved and will be missed by all; may you rest
in peace.
February Cousin Myrtle and family, when the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to those memories and cherish every one of them. My thoughts and prayers will be of the family at this sad time. God Bless.
~ Dorothy Fitzgerald
February
26,
2013
Myrtle, I am very
sorry to learn of Claude's passing. I pray God's strength will
sustain you during this time. February 26, 2013
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Our deepest
condolences are extended to the Allen family and their friends at this difficult
time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Oh, How I Love Jesus
Words by Frederick Whitfield;
Traditional American Melody
There is a name I love to hear,
I love to sing its worth;
It sounds like music in my ear,
The sweetest name on earth.
chorus:
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Because He first loved me!
It tells me of a Saviour's love,
Who died to set me free;
It tells me of His precious blood,
The sinner's perfect plea.
(chorus)
It tells me what my Father hath,
In store for every day,
And tho' I tread a darksome path,
Yields sunshine all the way.
(chorus)
It tells of One whose loving heart
Can feel my deepest woe,
Who in each sorrow bears a part,
That none can bear below.
(chorus)
"Oh, How I Love Jesus" midi (as played by Joy Hardin) courtesy of http://www.blessedquietness.com/journal/musicpg.htm - 05/11/06
"Oh, How I Love Jesus" lyrics courtesy of http://www.tabslyricschords.com/MostlyChristian/Oh,%20How%20I%20Love%20Jesus%20(There%20is%20a%20Name).TXT - 05/11/06
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05Musical Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/eltonjohn/561/indexoldies2.html - 05/06/09
