Walter Allen Obituary

ALLEN, Walter Ray

Mr. Walter Ray Allen, 76, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January, 15, 2025, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living in Blue Ridge, Georgia. A memorial service will be held on February 7, at 2:00 PM, at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Concord, NC, with Rev. Cindy Nanney officiating.

Walter was born August 14, 1948 in Hamlet, NC, to J. Ray Allen and Henrietta Waddell Allen. He grew up as a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. Prior to his illness, he was an active member of Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he went on mission trips to Honduras. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Trudy Allen Lampley (Bert); and brother, Charles Henry Allen. He is survived by his brothers, Perry Allen (Jennifer), Bryan Allen (Della), Scott Allen (Karen); cousin, Myra Waddell; seventeen nieces and nephews; and Marc Moss.

Walter was a graduate of Winecoff High School (1966), Wingate College (1968), and the University of Georgia (1970) where he received his degree in Interior Design. He was President and Owner of Ferry, Hayes, and Allen Designers, Inc. in Atlanta, with a career that lasted for 45 years. He had a very successful career and was well-known and respected in his line of work.

Walter enjoyed tennis, traveling, and rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs. He especially enjoyed spending time at his mountain home in Highlands, NC, with Marc.

The family would like to thank all of the many people that cared for and assisted Walter during his illness, with a special thank you to Cathy Maddock and Marc Moss.

Memorials may be made to Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Concord, NC, Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Alzheimer's Association.