JERRY'S OBITUARY
Jerry "Duke" D. Allen, Sr., 75, of Easton, Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus, Easton. He was the husband of the late Sheila A. (Shumate) Allen who passed in 2015. Born in Beckley, WV, he was a son of the late Earl, Sr. and Maude (Livesay) Allen.
Duke was employed as a produce manager for the ShopRite Corporation, Hatfield, PA, previously Phillipsburg, NJ. He was a Baptist. Duke enjoyed traveling and the occasional casino visit.
Survivors: Daughter, Lisa D. wife of Glenn Smith of Easton. Son, Jerry D. Allen, Jr. of Easton. 2 grandchildren, Joshua, and Sara. 3 great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Brayden, and Lyla. Sisters, Sally Pritchard of Lehigh Township, and Sarah Sharp of NC. Brothers, Robert Allen and Jimmy Allen, both of FL. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Betty, Patsy, Rose, Phyllis, and Sue, as well as brothers, William, Earl Jr., Eddy, and Danny.
Services: Graveside Services, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Hope Cemetery, PA Route 191, Hecktown, Lower Nazareth Township. Arrangements are by Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, PA. Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
Contributions: May be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.
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