Sidney W. Allen

Published 1:53 pm Friday, November 8, 2024

CONWAY – Sidney William Allen, 86, born on February 6th, 1938 in Conway, NC, died peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He is predeceased in death by his parents, Winborne and Nettie Bridgers Allen; three brothers, Earl, Robert and Jennings Allen; and five sisters, Margaret Wheeler, Josephine Baker, Clorene Wade, Nell Long and Sylvia Ricks. He was also predeceased by the mother of his three sons, Sandra Lane Allen Davis.

Sidney worked for Talon Zipper Factory for twenty-three years and also raised chickens for Perdue Farms for thirty years. Sidney was a member of Zion Methodist Church and was also a member of the Faison Old Tavern Rook Club for over forty years and enjoyed playing with the members every chance he could get.

Left to cherish Sidney’s memory is his wife of the home, Brenda Meeks Allen. He is also survived by his three sons, Sid, Jr. (Penny) Woodland, NC, Steve (Sherry) Pendleton, NC and Stewart Allen (Jennifer) Conway, NC. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Candi Horton (Clay), Conway, NC, Holley Harris (Josh), Pendleton, NC, Hunter Allen (Makayla), Pendleton, NC, Will Allen (Laura), Conway, NC, Allison McCall (Jared) of Spartanburg, SC, Taylor Allen and Kylie Allen, Conway, NC; and eight great grandchildren, Bryson Harris, Brinley Harris, Colten Horton, Chloe Horton, Paisley Allen, Sullivan McCall, Drew McCall and Alex Allen. Sidney is also survived by Brenda’s children, Tammy Nicholson (Clay) of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Michelle Higginbotham (Jay) of Sevierville, TN, her granddaughter, Sara Chandler of Roanoke Rapids, NC and two great grandchildren, Colton Shotwell and Cassidy Strickland. He is also survived by two sisters, Millie Martin (Kelly) and Virginia Flythe, both of Conway, NC and also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service in Murfreesboro, NC. A graveside service will be held at Conway Cemetery on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Carol Taylor officiating.

In lieu of flowers Sidney has asked that donations be made to the Conway Fire Department, PO Box 158, Conway, NC 27820 or Zion Methodist Church, 719 Fire Tower Road, Jackson, N.C 27845 or online by visiting tmcfunding.com/ search fund, type- Sidney Allen.

Garrett-Sykes Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Allen family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.