Andre Wilbert Allen, 55, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, February 25, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. Andre was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 2, 1957. He relocated to Racine, WI with his family at a young age, where he remained as a lifelong resident.
Andre graduated from William Horlick High School where he played basketball. Andre worked in manufacturing as a machinist for many years. He was a sports fanatic and enjoyed watching sports, especially football and basketball. He really enjoyed going to the sports events of his children, grandchildren and nephews. Andre was raised to love and honor God in every way. He accepted Christ at an early age and he recently recommited his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He grew up in Wayman A.M.E. Church and later attended Little Macedonia C.O.G.I.C.
Andre is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 24 years, Eunice; their children, Andre Allen, Quentin Jones, Eunice D. Jones, Donnie Jones, Donelle Jones and LaQuanda Jones; his mother, Olivia(Ned) Cooper; brothers, Timothy (Leslie) Allen, Chisholm (Joanne) Allen, Robert (Yvonne) Allen, Anthony (Cheree) Allen and Dennis Bowman; Sister Jennifer Allen, Aunts; Yvonne Ware, Alma Sims, Cordia Crawford, Versie Tinnon and Alma Turner; in-laws, Edward (Main) Jones, Tread Jones, Joe Jones, Willie Ford, Sammie Ford, Ernestine Turner, Fannie Jones, Mary Ford, Gary Jones, Patrick Jones, Rosie Jones, Annie Jones, Alice Jones and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews andother relatives and friends including his "North Side Crew"and best friend Joey Lassiter. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and his nephew. The Th
TheTThe family would like to thank coompassionate Care Hospice for the loving attention and Medical care ectended to Andre.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Funeral 1pm. Visitation 12-1pm at St. Paul MBC, 1120 Grand Ave.
Rina Lambert says
My deepest sympathies to the family. For years Andre was like a big brother to me. He and my brother, Lonnie Lambert were great friends, and Andre visited the family home on Domanik Drive very often. May God carry you through. Luv.
Christine golden says
To the family of Mr. Andre Allen Christine Golden and her entire family would like to send their Deepest Sympathy to each and everyone of you with the loss of your beloved Andre we will miss very much
The Golden Family
Edward A Hooks says
R.I.P.
Joanne Allen says
I miss you brother in law, but I know you are no longer suffering and that gives me peace!!!