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15303 NW 140th Street
Alachua, FL 32615
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310 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
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A Time to be Born
Allen was born January 11, 1966, to his parents Annie M. and Morris E. Anderson in Gainesville, FL whom both preceded him in death.
A Time to Live
Allen attended Fort White Elementary School where he graduated from Columbia High Schol in Lake City, FL in 1985.
A Time to Work
Allen retired from Shands at the University of Florida, and the School Board of Alachua County (Lincoln Middle School) after 30 plus years. Allen loved life and people, always had a huge smile on his face, and was always full of joy.
A Time to Die
Allen received medical care at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. On November 10, 2023, he transitioned from this life to eternal life.
A Time to See his Face
Allen leaves in the picture gallery of life to cherish his memory: two daughters, Charismia “Shay” and Megan Anderson; two granddaughters , Paris Fredericks And Ma’ Layah Hall; stepmother, Judy Anderson; siblings, Latausha Anderson (who preceded him in death), Morris T. Anderson (Dawn), Karrington McNish(LaShawndra), Mario Anderson (Brianne), Areatius McNish (Yolanda), Lashawn McNish, Kristen McNish, Heather Anderson; goddaughter,, Dasaray Steele; best friend, Tony Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and sorrowing friends.
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