Charles “David” Allen, Sr., age 78, of Whitesburg, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 13, 1941 to the late Roy William Allen, Sr., and the late Dorothy Barber Allen.  David served in the Army National Guard and was a retired truck driver for Walmart. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Carleene Lowe Allen; daughter: Melanie Nicholson and her husband, Jeff; son: David Allen, Jr.; grandchildren: Grant Nicholson, Erin Nicholson, Ashton Allen; brother-in-law: Jimmy Lowe; niece: Cindy Lowe Niles; 2 great nephews, Peter Niles and Jason Niles; 1 great niece, Christy Mulroney; 1 cousin, Tim Barber.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Angel Allen and brother, Roy William “Bill” Allen, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Hightower’s Memorial Chapel in Douglasville.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with Dr. Neal Beard officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are David Allen, Grant Nicholson, Jeff Nicholson, Tim Barber, Charles McHaffey, Phillip Hunnticutt.  Serving as honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Lowe and Peter Niles. 

Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.
You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com.Hightower’s Memorial Chapel in Douglasville has charge of the arrangements.  770-489-2818.