Freddie Agustus Allen

Mr. Freddie Agustus Allen , 78, of Charlotte, NC. passed Friday, April 5,2019 at Carolinas Medical Center- Main.Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 13,2019 at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 2020 Sugar Creek Rd. West. Charlotte, NC 28269. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am and the service will follow at 12:00 pm. Interment will be in the Gethsemane Memorial Gardens 1520 Sugar Creek Rd. West . Charlotte, NC 28269.

Freddie Augustus Allen was born on July 26, 1940 to the late James W. Allen Sr. and the late Annie B. (Brown) Allen in Henderson, NC.  He was the third of six children and was affectionately called “Frog” by his father.  He was predeceased by three of his siblings:  Delores Harris, Coliah Ann Pinkney and James W. Allen Jr.

Freddie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Brookston Baptist Church in Henderson Church.  He was educated in the Vance County school system and upon leaving school he relocated to Richmond, VA where he sought employment, got married and began his family.  Out of that union came two children, Fred Allen Jr. and Cassandra Tillman.  Freddie and his family relocated to the Bronx, NY.  He began working as a taxi driver and later became a driver for Flying Mailman.  He united himself with Greater Zion Baptist Church and served on the church choir.  As he endeavored to give his family a better life, he once again relocated to Queens, NY and found employment at Airborne Express where he worked until he retired.  He joined the Amity Baptist Church and served as an usher and a member of the Men’s Choir.  One of his favorite pass times was bowling, so he joined the church bowling league along with another outside league.

As years passed, Freddie met and married Lessie Renee Lee along with her twins Rezetta and Harry in 1993.  One thing anyone can say, Freddie loved himself some Renee.  He would always say “We Is One!!!” Rezetta and Harry loved “Father” as he did them.  He would do anything for them and was always an encouraging force to them.  Freddie retired years of employment with Airborne express and soon after he and Renee became entrepreneurs of a few businesses; Bazi and Prepaid Legal.  When Renee retired their next step was to relocate to Charlotte, NC.  In their search for   a new church home,  they fell in  love with  Ebenezer  Baptist Church and became members.

They attended service regularly.  Freddie served on the Hymn Choir, attended Bible Study on   Thursday and Sunday School as often as he could until sickness prevented him.

Freddie loved the Lord and exhibited God’s love in all he did.  He had such an intoxicating personality that drew others to him.  He had a love for people and extended himself in any way he could to help them.  He had a gift for fixing anything you put before him.  He loved to say “watch and learn” and was an outstanding mechanic.  He loved to travel and have a good time.  He was an impeccable dresser to the point that his job gave him a certificate and recognized him for always having his work shoes clean and shined.  He also received recognition for being a safe driver; a record of no accidents during his career with Airborne Express. Lastly, family was always at the forefront for him and because he loved family, he gave of himself continuously.

OUR FATHER
Freddie was a great man of God who believed in being a prominent figure in the lives of his children.  He loved us with all his heart, gave of himself continuously, ruled with an iron fist when it was necessary and at the same time gave understanding that would last a life time.  He touched our hearts with his gentle spirit.  He always would say “I have no favorite, but I love all of my children equally”.  The span of his relationship with each of us may have varied, but the love was the same.  He always believed in equal treatment, so if any of us needed his help he was right there for us, but you better believe lecture came with it.  So we honor you today and always “Daddy”, “Father” and “Pop”.  To be honest, we can never say enough about this outstanding figure of a man.  Forever in our hearts—Fred, Cassandra, Damita, Eric, Rezetta and Harry.

After three years of sickness, on April 5, 2019, God called Freddie to his eternal home.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Lessie Renee Allen; Three sons, Fred M. Allen Jr, Eric Westry and Harry Woodson; three daughters, Cassandra Tillman, Damita Westry and Rezetta Taylor; two sons-in-laws, Anthony W. Tillman Sr. and Jamel Taylor; two sisters, Geraldine McKinney (James, pre-deceased) and Dorothy Gregory; two brothers-in-laws, Robert

Gregory, Alton Sutton  and  Eugene  Johnson; three  sisters-in-laws,  Beverly  Wiggins,  Doris  Sutton  and Yolanda Johnson; Mother-in-law, Swaizetta Wiggins; five grandchildren, AlissaLowman, Anthony Tillman Jr, Antonette Tillman, Fred Allen III and Jayla Taylor; seven great grandchildren, TylerLowman-Cobb, Terell Tillman, Tyce Tillman, Amelia-Armenirdis Westry, Teresa Tillman and Jahnaiya Woodson (pre-deceased); a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.