Dennis Dexter Allen, 75 departed this life on November 17, 2018. He was born on June 12, 1943 in Morristown NJ to the late Helen Ruth Allen and Boise Covington. Dennis was a lifetime resident of Morristown.
Dennis was frequently called “Timberwolf”, Lou, Dex and Daddy-O. Dennis was educated in the Morris School District and graduated from Morristown High School in 1961. Dennis was a member of The Winston Family Tree Baseball team for many years. Dennis was retired from JCP&L a First Energy Company after 30+ years of service. He continued being active after retirement working for Morris County Duplicating for many years.
Dennis was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown, and active member of the Men of Standard Choir. He especially loved Christmas time when his baritone voice could be heard singing Silent Night. Dennis had an infectious smile that always lit up a room. He loved music, Do Wop, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and many more and Gospel. Dennis enjoyed the racetrack and casino whether in NJ or PA.
Dennis was preceded in death by his wife Vicky Mae Allen. Survived by his children, Kimberley Anderson of PA, Angela Foster of MD, Sonya Allen of NJ and Roy Cannon of VA. Siblings: Verna Moore, Carl Cousin, Brian Allen, Kevin Allen and Shari Burroughs. 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Also preceded in death by his longtime companion Sharon Dunlap.
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