John Mark Allen, Sr

John Mark Allen, Sr. age 68, born August 26, 1953 in Montgomery, WV.  Deacon of Holy Ground Ministries.  He was a member of the Columbus Police Department MTS and Laborers International Union of North America.  Preceded in death by parents John and Samantha Allen; son, Manzell; brother James Allen; sister, Virginia Allen.  Survived by sons, John, Marcus, Michael, Brynel, Robert, Odale and Shawn; daughters, Johnita, Anita, Serita and Ebony; sisters, Bishop Janice Hughes, and Robin Glover; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.