Clarence Henry Allen III, affectionately known to all as "Sonny," was born on
March 31, 1946 to the late Clarence Henry Allen Jr. and Esther Marie Allen in
South Baltimore, Maryland. On November 5, 2015, Sonny heard the clarion bells
and he went home to his Heavenly Father.

Sonny grew up in South Baltimore, where he developed many lasting friendships
and relationships. Sonny received his education in Baltimore City Public Schools.
He was known to be a star athlete, where he excelled in wrestling and football.
Sonny's athletic performance was recognized in the city's paper during his time. He
obtained his High School Diploma from Southern High School. In 1966, Sonny
joined the United States Army and served in Germany for one tour of duty.
Throughout his life, Sonny worked in several capacities. Sonny enjoyed working
with his father in the family business. He also worked at the Chevrolet Plant and
many years at McCormick & Co. After many years of working, Sonny retired
from the Yellow Cab Mobility Van Service.

In 1970, he married his high school sweetheart, Brenda J. Peoples and from that
union two daughters were born, Karen and Kristen Allen. Sonny loved his
daughters; he always bragged about their success to everyone he came across. He
never missed a graduation, a recital, or sporting event for his daughters or his
grandchildren. In his later years, Sonny spent his weekends following his
grandchildren, Krislyn, Kaleb, and Kedrick, at soccer and football games.

He rededicated his life to Christ on July 15, 2012, under the preach word of his
oldest grandson of Alan-Michael Carter and joined the Shiloh Christian
Community Church, under the leadership of Pastor Jimmy C. Baldwin.

Sonny thoroughly enjoyed his life. He was an avid movie buff. He enjoyed going
to the theater and catching all of the latest movies. He was known for his cooking
abilities, specializing in ribs. He always cooked the ribs for all family gatherings.
Sonny loved to go to restaurants and trying new dishes. He developed many
relationships wherever he went, but he had his favorite waitresses. His most
favorite pastime was playing double-deck pinochle. Sonny was an ardent pinochle
player. He had many memories traveling with his pinochle team. In his senior
years, he resided in the Randallstown to-op Pavilion with many other seniors.
There enjoyed taking computer class and traveling on senior trips.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: two daughters; Karen (Leonard)
Allen-Curtis and Kristen Allen; four grandchildren, Alan-Michael Carter, Krislyn
Dorsey, Kaleb Curtis, and Kedrick Curtis; he is survived by a devoted sister, Leah
Allen Sands and brother-in-law, Russell Sands. He also leaves to cherish two sisters,
Carolyn Risper and Valerie Allen; nephews, Ernest (Deborah) Risper, Aaron
(Delmetrice) Risper, and Chad Allen; nieces, Samara Lomax, Tara Dargan, and
Tamara Lomax; and many cousins, great nieces and great nephews, cousins and
other relatives who loved him dearly. Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Thursday, November 12, 2015 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Directions Funeral Service Shiloh CC Friday, November 13, 2015 10:00 AM Email Details 825 Yale Ave.
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