Mr. Willie Allen, Jr., affectionately known as "Doe Doe" received his wings in the early morning hours of Friday, April 17, 2026, peacefully as he slumbered.

Doe Doe enjoyed the simple things in life.  He loved just sitting on the deck conversating with friends and family about back in the day.  He loved listening to the NASCAR, baseball games and old westerns on his radio and television.  He also enjoyed going out to eat at Dennys, Waffle House and other restaurants that served breakfast food all day.  His favorite pastime was going on road trips with family and friends.

Preceding him in death his parents, Willie Allen Sr. and Oddessa Matlin Allen of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one brother, Bobby Allen; and his three sisters, Stella Mae Printis, Alice Faye Allen and Jean Allen.

Doe Doe left to cherish his memory: three siblings, sister, Marie "Nannie Ree" Harris (Harry) of Baltimore, Maryland; two brothers, Weldon Allen (Lynnett) of North Chesterfield and Larry Allen of Fayetteville, North Carolina.  Doe Doe also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Including very devoted friends, Johanna Jackson, Marcellus & Pamela Jackson and family; also, Letitia Tarvor, Ray Williams, Patt Tucker and devoted caregiver, Brenda and Joseph Bartley.

Doe Doe worked various jobs before his health declined. Doe Doe worked numerous years for the County of Chesterfield and Fort Lee in lawn maintenance.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Luther Wright (PCP) of Jenn Care- Colonial Heights, VA and Adult Healthcare Solutions Team. Also, thank you to Mrs. Goodwyn, Izon, Gerri, Shirley and Kierra; Bon Secours Southside Radiation Oncology Team with Dr. Daniel Han and Staff; Stacy, Keita, Mindy, Lisa, Amy and Christina for the "White Glove" treatment you provided to Doe Doe during his illness.

Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.