Ernest Benjamin Allen Obituary
Ernest Benjamin Allen, born on March 28, 1942, passed away on October 14, 2026. Ernest leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Benjamin Allen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Benjamin Allen Jr. and Dorothy Armstrong Allen; his wife Carolyn Key Allen; and his sister Jeanette Allen Adams. He is survived by: his sons, Ernest B. Allen IV (Lucy) of Keswick and Eric B. Allen of Louisa, Virginia; his brother Franklin W. Allen (Cynthia) of Princes Anne, Maryland; his sister-in-law Linda McCurdy of Washington, DC; his grandchildren, Nicole Jones, Erica Jones, Amanda Allen, Ernest B "Ben" Allen V, Christopher "Trae" Allen, Corey Allen and Jordan Allen; his great grandchildren, Ta'zhon, Khalil, Kason, Sophia, Analeia, Marcello, D'Angelo, Sofia and Lena; and his nieces and nephews, Darlene Adams, Avis Morse, Tangela McCurdy, Talhia, Ashley Allen, Alexis Pate, Kim Key, Floyd W. Key III, Donnell E. Key Jr., Brian Key, Steven Key, Michael Key, Robert McCurdy, Jacoby Key, Kevin Key, Raymond Key and Chris Curry.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home (108 6th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to The Golden Agers Senior Ministry at First Baptist Church, 632 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA. 22903.
