Carol ALLEN

Allen, Carol, Age 69, of Dayton, departed this life on January 16, 2015. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dwight and Inez Allen. She graduated from Roth High School Class of 1963; and, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Central State University. Carol served humankind in many capacities through various jobs and volunteering. She was a member of Revival Center Ministries Intl. As an advocate for social justice and equality, she enjoyed reading and discussing books.

She is preceded in death by her father, Dwight E. Allen; mother, Inez C. Allen; brother, Donald “Donnie” E. Allen; grandson, Joseph Dawkins, and several aunts and uncles. She leaves to cherish her memory, one brother, James “Jimmy” Allen of Dayton, OH; devoted sons (5) Jeffrey Allen, Michael (Tamra) Allen, Todd Clack, Kenneth Hoskins, Sr., and Claude Smith III; numerous grandchildren (11) including Tori Allen, Tabitha Jones, Joseph Dawkins, Michael Holt, Dayvion Porter, Jazmen Robinson, Kenneth Hoskins, Jr., Zion Allen, Claude Smith IV, Kenly Hoskins, Jamizah Allen, (17) great-grandchildren, an aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of extended family members and dedicated friend, LaVonn Green.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 11:00 am. at Revival Center Ministries, Intl. 3011 Oakridge Drive, Dayton, OH; Pastor Paul Mitchell. Pastor Kenneth Hoskins, Eulogist. Family will receive visitors at 10:00 a.m.

Professional services entrusted to Bowman & Young Funeral Chapel.