
May 27, 1935 ~ March 19, 2020
Allen Locklin Monroe, 84, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Because of our world situation a private Graveside Service will be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Allen was born in Spies, NC to Allen and Nora Monroe. He was the youngest of eight siblings that grew up together in Robbins, NC. He served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years. After serving in the military he attended Oklahoma City University, while working 2 jobs to take care of his family. He sold supermarket equipment, designed supermarkets and shopping centers, which led to doing the decor and eventually becoming a full time job in home improvement.
Allen loved being together with his family and his church family, at Needhams Grove Baptist Church. He loved his Carolina Tarheels. Allen just loved and enjoyed life and is now rejoicing with his Savior.
Allen is survived by wife: Nita Monroe; daughter: Donna Gragg and husband Steve;;son: Mark Monroe and wife Rosanne; grandchildren, whom he adored: Melanie Greene and husband Shawn, Cliff Gragg and wife Kristin, Matthew Monroe and wife Lindsey, Macon Monroe and wife Sherry, Kayla Monroe; great grandchildren: Vandie, Andon, Harmony, Autumn, Owen, Harper, Cora; sister: Betty Meeks; many nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Needhams Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 359 Needham Grove Road, Seagrove, NC 27324
Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Monroe Family
Online condolences may be made at www.pinesfunerals.com
Love and sympathy to Nita and all of the family, he surely is resting in peace.
Mrs, Monroe, Mark and family, What a kind, gentle, caring man , your husband and father. Mr. Monroe always had a word of encouragement and concern for others . He never failed to ask me how things were going . He was a great supporter of me and Westmoore Elementary School. We have been privileged to know he and Mrs. Monroe. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. God bless you. We love you. Bruce and Kim
Love and prayers for your family ❤️
Allen will truly be missed. He was such a special person and always has a smile and kind word. His spot at church my be empty but he will always be a part of NGC! Prayers for the family and us also as we have lost a big piece of our church family.
Prayers for the family
Mickey and Mona Kirkland
We are all sorry for your loss and send you our sympathy. Sorry we can’t travel at this time. We will be with you in spirit. Love you. Walter and Joan
Mr Monroe was a kind man and very good at the work he did.Prayers for the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss . Allen was a fine man and a friend to so many . He will be missed by all. My heartfelt prayers go out to Nita and children that God will strengthen you all at this time with his grace and mercy . Nita I guess him and Leonard are catching up with all the old memories that they shared . I love you .❤️🙏
Love the Wallace Family
Randy, Amy, Josh, Ethan & Carly
allen was a wonderful man and will be missed by all that knew him . May God give you what you need to help you in this hard times Carolyn & Harold Cullingford
Uncle Allen I sure wish we had been able to see each other more than was possible. I know you were greeted by many loved ones when you arrived in heaven. Give my Dad a big hug for me and rejoice in your reunion. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all Aunt Nita, Donna and Mark and the rest of your family.
Your Nephew, Jim Dozier
Nita, Mark, Donna and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Allen was such a kind and helpful man. He will be greatly missed. May happy memories, the love of your family, and your faith in Christ sustain you in this time.
We love you, Willa and Tanya
What a wonderful Christian man! Years ago when they lived in Oklahoma City, my late husband, Wyman Straughan, and I were dear friends of he and Nita.
He and Wyman are probably up there in heaven getting in trouble!
So wonderful to know where they are.
I love you very much!!
Your Sister,
Betty
Love,
Sandy and Farrell Hussey
Nita and family,
So sad for us to hear the news of Allen’s passing but so joyful to know he is free from pain and in a MUCH BETTER PLACE, rejoicing our Savior. Praying for you all during these difficult times.
Love in Christ
Steve and Lisa Smith
So sorry Nita! Prayers for you and all the family!