George Derrick Allen Sr.

                                                                      A Glimpse into the life of George “Chubby “ Allen

George “Chubby” Allen was born July 13, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware to Retired SSGT Willie George Allen and Mary Frances Allen. George was the first son of eight children born to this union – five sisters and two brothers respectively.

He graduated from Highlands High school in 1977. He excelled in football playing the position of cornerback and wide receiver. He was proud to have played alongside William Pitts and Darryl Grant. Darryl later was drafted into the NFL. George was proud of his friend making it to the NFL and winning two Superbowl Championships.

In 1985, he married Teriseita J. Wright. To this union two amazing boys were born – George Derrick, II and Brandon Duane, both whom he loved and cherished dearly.

George received his associate’s degree in business management from St. Phillips college.

He joined New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at an early age with his parents. He became a member of True Vision Church (TVC) along with his wife.

He had a long successful career in dietary at both Southeast Baptist Hospital and Downtown Baptist Hospital. He retired from Burger King (JBSA Ft. Sam Houston location) as a Supervisor in 2021.

George enjoyed fishing, playing dominoes, watching football and being around family and friends. His favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys.

George was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Anthony “Tony” Allen, and two sisters, Rhonda Evora “Yonnie” Tucker and Claire Elizabeth Allen.

George leaves to mourn, his wife, Teri, his two boys Derrick Allen (Andrea), and Brandon Allen.

His siblings: Georgia Elaine Hunt, Shirley Evett Allen, Cynthia “Chicken” Littles (Kenneth), and Kenneth Darryl Allen.

In laws: Mother-in-law Brenda Hunter and brother-in-law Albert Wright.

First cousins in Griffin, Georgia: Wendell Morris Allen, Henry Allen, Constance Simmons, Cynthia Middlebrook, Riley Allen, Jr., Jon Allen, George “Kep” Allen and Bridget Davidson.

Nephews & nieces: Albert Goodloe, Kelvin “KK” Williams, Kenneth “Muke” Williams, Kenneth Hunt, Alton Falls, Donte Tucker, PaShawn Tucker, Evora Tucker, Kadeem Manning, William Manning, Edwina Allen and Kendall Wright.

George will be missed by a host of other relatives, friends and associates.