Felix Allen

Llewellyn Felix Allen was born on August 27, 1951 to Willis Allen, Jr. (Deceased) and Lettie M. Allen in Smithfield NC. He departed his life on September 9, 2016.
Felix spent his earlier life growing up on Seventh Street and later Massey Street where he, his older brother Donnie and close friend Roderick Ennis would get into also sorts of mischief. He would eventually unite with St. Peter's Disciple's Church at a young age. Felix's early educational experiences began at Johnston County Training School which later became Johnston Central High School. He later attended Smithfield Selma Senior High School and was a part of the first integrated class of 1971. His closest friends and family always called "Fe" or "Flint." While at Smithfield Selma he excelled in both football and basketball. Felix went on to attend Kittrell College where he met and later married and divorced Shelley Nixon with whom he remained close friends. Felix worked at Fieldcrest Industries, Johnston Memorial and various other places of employment prior to retirement.
While he surely will be missed, Felix leaves a continued legacy of loving family and friends. His loving mother Mrs. Lettie M. Allen. He also leaves two daughters: LaFelicia T. Crawford (Thomas) and LaKishia T. Mack. Five grandchildren: Brittane' George, Tierrea' Allen, Dondre Allen, Trae' Mack and Charles J. Whack, Jr. Two great granddaughters: Eniyaah Wicks and Aliyana Mack. Seven brothers and sisters: Donnie Allen (Jacquelyn), Gloria Allen-Hall (Bradford), Cynthia Allen, Cornell Allen, Vanessa Allen, Eric Allen, Reggie Allen and a lifelong friend Roderick Ennis. He was also preceded in death by his sister Sandra Chappelle.
Felix, although you are gone, you will never be forgotten by all of your family, friends, and loved ones.



Words for my Grandpa:
"No words can describe how much you meant to me. You will be forever in my heart. Love you Grandpa."
Brittane George

I will always cherish the moments we spent together, you'll truly be missed. I love you homie…. you were the coolest Gpa around…….
Dondre

You will be truly missed. I love your granddad. Even though we didn't talk that often, I always kept up with you. You'll always be my grandfather…
CJ

THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT CAN DISCRIBE HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO ME…. OUR TALKS WE HAD AND THE MEMORIES WE SHARED!
I ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ONE THING………?????
TIERREA


Wish we had more time to spend and laugh together. I'm going to love and cherish every memory we had. Love you grandpa.
Trae





Visitation:
Friday, September 16
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
St Peter's Disciples Church Of Christ
1011 Massey St.
Smithfield, NC 27577


Funeral Service:
Friday, September 16
1:00 PM
St Peter's Disciples Church Of Christ
1011 Massey St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
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Interment:
Friday, September 16
Selma Memorial Gardens
Selma, NC 27576