Van Royal Allen

1950 - 2008

Location	Cleveland
Age	57 years
Cause of Death	Not Listed?
Date of Birth	10/10/1950
Date of Death	24/06/2008
Visitors	106 since 13/10/2009
Creator	Claudine McKissack

Van Royal Allen was born on October 10, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Walter Allen Sr.and
the late Lillie Mae Allen.

As a child be attended Thomas Elementary School and graduated from Hay High School in 1970.

He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in the early 70's where he was employed with Republic Steel until a work
related injury. In 1973 Van Royal Allen had a daughter with the late Julia McKissack(Vanita) and
they also had a son(Vance)in 1980.

In the early 90's Van Royal Allen decided to attend a Culinary Institute where he received a degree
in the Arts of Culinary. He leaves to cherish in memory: Vanita(daughter)Vance(son), three
brothers(Elvin, Walter,Steve)three sisters(Maude,Donella,Barbara)Two
grandchildren(Brianna,Christopher).A host of nieces, nephews. Preceded him in death is his Mother,
Lillie Mae and his Father,Walter Allen. Also a brother,Frederick Timothy Allen.

My dad was a man of many talents, Barber, Artist,Musician, and a Chef. He pride himself on being an
immaculate man, always making sure everything was neat,clean and organized. Most important he was a
great FATHER.

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To My Dad

It's so hard to say good-bye to you. Right now I honestly don't know what to do. I am trying to keep my head up and take care of business as you always taught us to do, but it is hard not to shed tears.

I keep remembering what you always said, take care of your business and to always look out for one another. You told us that we were all that each other had.

You taught us what a father should be and what a Man is supposed to be. Your directions and guidance never fell on deaf ears. You went by many names:To some Van, Buddy Boy, Bones,Mr. Allen, but to me you were always DADDY. Love always Vanita.