Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Jermie C. Allen, Jr., "Sonny", age 84, of Millen, on July 09, 2024 at his home.
Memorial services for Mr. Allen will be conducted Friday July 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors, Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Pastor Butch Taylor officiating.
Interment will follow in the Elam Baptist Church Cemetery in Millen.
A Jenkins County resident, Jermie was born in Millen, Georgia to Mr. Jermie C. and Merriam Williams Allen, Jr., After graduating Swainsboro High School, Jermie went on to further his education in a trade school in Americus, Georgia. He was an aircraft mechanic for Northwest Airlines, which is now Delta, for many years. He held both a multi-engine and a rotor craft pilots’ license. Jermie loved working with and on his tractor and also enjoyed gardening. He was a member of CSA, (Sons of Confederate Veterans), and always had an interest and love for history. He could read and retain a vast amount of information and was quite the historian. Mr. Allen was a member of the Deep Creek Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elizabeth Williams Allen; and a brother, James Kenneth Allen.
Survivors include:
Son: John C. Allen of Millen.
Sister: Ann Allen Morgan of Peachtree City.
Brother: Benjamin Leary Allen (Sandra) of Millen.
Grandchildren: John Carlton Allen, Jr. Jeremy Carlton Allen, Justin Caleb Allen and Chris Rickerson.
Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
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