Minister Leon L. Allen

Minister Leon L. Allen departed this life on Thursday, April 6th, 2023. He was born on April 28th, 1947, in Point Clear, Alabama to the late Edward and Thelma Allen. He resided in Daphne, AL for most of his life with his loving wife, Jenifer, of over 55 years. He was a graduate of Baldwin County Training School class of 1966. He was a long-time member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church. He owned and operated Leon’s Petroleum, a successful gas and mechanic shop for 43 years in the heart of Downtown Daphne, AL. Leon leaves to cherish his memories, wife Jenifer Allen; two daughters: Mia (Pastor Clarence) Hall of Mobile, AL; Whitney (Jarvis) Berry of Montgomery, AL; one son: Ivan (Stephanie Buchanan) Allen of Daphne, AL; four goddaughters: April (DaNova) Hare of Acworth, GA, Kendle Hooks of Atlanta, GA, Ta’Kiera McCovery of Point Clear, AL, Rylee Snider of Daphne, AL; one brother: Curtis (Theresa) Allen of Daphne, AL; two sisters: Arthelda Quaites of Reno, NV, Paula McCall of Point Clear, AL and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Leon is preceded in death by his father and mother, Edward and Thelma Allen. Services as follows: The Wake will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:00am. Interment will be held at Jubilee Memorial Gardens following funeral services. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD. FAIRHOPE AL. 36532 (251) 990-7775