Leroy "Rooster" Edward Allen

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Mr. Leroy "Rooster" Allen Jr., 54, passed away at the Medical University of South Carolina on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.

"Rooster" was born on October 18, 1968, in Allendale County to the late Leroy Edward Sr. and Edith Ann Steed Allen. He was described by many as a "Jack of all Trades" and was always just a call away when someone needed a mechanic in the Nixville Community. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time with his grandchildren whether it be on a tractor while he was working, taking them fishing, or riding the golf cart to the "candy store".

He is survived by his Wife of 21 years, Christine Allen; Children:  Jonathan Knight and Kaitlain Beasley; Grandchildren:  Alayna, Braxton, and Cameron Beasley; Sister:  Gloria (Melvin) Drawdy; Niece:  Tasha Smith; Nephew:  Melvin Drawdy III; Special niece and Great niece:  Janet (Edwin) and Alexis Crosby; and six Great-nieces and Nephews. A special person in his life was Mr. Mark Wooten whose friendship was highly regarded by him and the family.

A visitation will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Nixville Baptist Church.

Funeral services to follow at 12:00 PM, with Reverends Allen Kircher and Brian Toney officiating, and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Knight, Mark Wooten, Scott Jarrell, Dustin Lightsey, Edwin Crosby, and Lockwood Jarrell.