ALLEN William Wallace Allen Jr., 92, died November 30, 2013. Born September 5, 1921 to William Wallace and Florrie Graves Allen in Quincy Florida, Mr. Allen resided in Jacksonville since 1925. He began his professional career at American Coolair, Inc. and was the founder of Exact, Inc. A 1944 graduate of the College of Engineering at Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University), Mr. Allen was a lifelong Auburn fan. Mr. Allen was an Honorary Life member of the Florida Yacht Club, and he enjoyed many activities, especially hunting, fishing, boating and his poker club. For many years, he was the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 26. He was predeceased by his wife Catherine Thrasher Allen, and is survived by their children, Catherine Allen Ford, and her husband Alan, and William Wallace Allen, III, and his wife, Nadia, and four grandchildren, William Wallace Allen IV, and his wife Holly, Randall Remington Allen, Anne Allen Ford Dervan, and her husband Lucian, Eleanor Elizabeth Ford Luna, and her husband Huntley, and four great-grandchildren, William V, Nathan, Dalton and Adelaide. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Aline Cookie Payne Allen, and her children, Sarah Hudgins Hardin and Robert Lewis Hudgins and his wife Patricia, and her grandchildren Lee Hardin and Andrew Hardin. He is also survived by his brother John Slavens Allen and his wife Betty, and their children Barbara Allen and John Allen, and his wife Donna, and his niece, Marjorie Richardson. The family gratefully acknowledges the love and support of his caregivers, Matthew Farnsworth, Erin Harmuth, Albert West and especially Kellee Bethel, who greatly enriched his life in his last months. The family requests that memorial gifts be directed to St. Vincent's Healthcare Foundation. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, December 4 at 1:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 729 S. Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville 904-388-2711 Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2013.

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Naomi Jordan

December 5, 2013

Buzzy & Family
SO sorry to hear of Wallace's death. I talked to him earlier in the year, and we reminisced about Howard and the families for an hour.
Howard went to work for him in the fall of 1956 at Cool Air until he started Exact, being the first employee, and worked for him a total of 26 years.
Wallace was not only an employer, but our friend, who always saw that we were taken care of.
Our life would not have been the same without him.
He was also there for me when Howard died suddenly in June 1996.
Fun times and hard times he was always there.
God Bless you and your family

Steve jordan

December 4, 2013

Uncle Wallace as we grew up knowing him, was a mentor and friend to Rick and I as well as Howard. There are many good times and fishing stories we shared together over the years. We remember going under the rail road tussle in Wallace's boat, he yelled is it clear, we yelled yes, pop went the new antenna Wallace said dang I just fix that from doing the same thing.
Wallace was very good to the Jordan family over the years, and I would have to say that he was a positive influence on Rick and I as kids and adults.
Wallace, I would like to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life. Steve & Rick Jordan

penny powell

December 3, 2013

I work with Mr.Allen and Cookie for a sort time . MR Allen and his wife are the most wounder people.GOD BLESS PENNY POWELL

Albert @ Jan West

December 3, 2013

U have our heart felt condolences, joy cometh in the morning. He's alright now with our father god. Mr. @ Mrs. Albert West

The Florida Yacht Club

December 3, 2013

Please accept our sincerest condolences for the loss of Mr. Allen. He was a loyal member for many years and will be sorely missed by the members and staff. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy Graves

December 3, 2013

Wallace always had a smile on his face every time I saw him. I know he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Judy Graves

December 3, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time your loss.
Tim and Paula Gaskin

Dave &Carolyn Howard

December 3, 2013

Buzz, Will and the entire Allen family our condolences for your loss. Wallac was good man and a friend. I will miss his conversations when he came to visit and his infectious smile. It was an honor to know him and work with him. He is now with God the Father and a wonderful place

Donna Allen

December 2, 2013

Uncle Wallace you were so kind and sweet to everyone. Every time we were around you, you had a smile on your face and a funny story to share. Our lives were so much richer with you in them and now there's a huge void that will never be filled. You will forever be in our hearts. Love from John & Donna

Carl Baze

December 2, 2013

Buzz, I am truly sorry for the loss of your dad. I went to work for him in 1968 and stayed 12 years. The things I learned working for him and the things he did for me are the reasons for my successes in life. Wallace was directly responsible for me buying my first home. A home that I could not qualify for on my own. He was very good to me and I will never forget him....Jr. Baze

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