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Albert Allen III

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 79.
Died 2/8/2022.

Albert Allen III was born on May 16, 1942 to the late Albert Allen Jr and Fannie Allen Snipes in Orange County, NC. He transitioned peacefully on February 8, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children. During his final days Albert was comforted by his friends and family. Albert graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961 where he played Offensive End on the football team for four years. After graduation, he attended North Carolina A&T University. He was employed at Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC for several years. Albert was very talented and excelled at several different crafts. During his lifetime, he was a master carpenter including framing, cabinetry, and renovating/upgrading homes. Albert was also an entrepreneur having owned a cleaning business and three daycares for many years before settling into retirement. Albert’s passions included photography and perfecting his Sweet Potato Pie recipe. Albert Allen III was preceded in death by his father Albert Allen Jr, his mother Fannie L. Snipes and his brother James Allen. Albert is survived by his wife, Sarah Allen; two sons, Albert Allen IV and Richie Allen; three daughters, Ashlee Harris (Devin), Jazzmon Williams (Josai), and Akia Allen; two granddaughters, Amara Harris and Amina Harris; five sisters, Lillie Mae Allen, Elaine Washington (Albert), Roxyette Farrington (Dennis Jr.), Denise (Willie) Robinson and Cynthia M. Riggsbee; four aunts, Nettie Bernette, Cinderella Riggsbee, Elma Harris and Isabella Lane as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and longtime friends. Albert will be remembered for his love of telling stories, making others laugh with his jokes, never backing down from a challenge and loving being right. One of Albert’s core values was instilling the love of sports, especially tennis and swimming, into his children and anyone who was eager to learn. A perfect day for Albert would include playing tennis with his friends, bike riding, watching the Tar Heels play and ending the day with a cold Cherry Pepsi and a Reese. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, cousin, nephew, and friend. Albert will be missed by many and remembered always. May you rest in heavenly peace. For service details, please reach out to the family directly.

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