Ralph Steve Allen

Ralph Steve Allen was born July 15, 1950 in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Ralph departed his earthly residence on November 20, 2017. Although Popz wasn't raised by his biological mother, Edith Witt due to illness, he was raised by her sister and husband, Ellen Omatia Allen and Archie Oteal Allen, whom he lovingly called Mom and Dad. Ralph attended Public School in Fayetteville and after graduating from Fayetteville, H.S. in 1967, he moved to New York. It was during this time he met his lifelong partner and soulmate Marguerite. On August 15, 1970, Ralph married his soul mate and wife of 39 years, Marguerite Batson. From this lovely marriage they had two children, Renee Nicole and Ramar Aaron. Marguerite and Ralph joined Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in 1971. Ralph served as a member of YAC/CLWIE. Uncle Ralph, as he was affectionately called by many, always had a loving, caring, supportive and helpful spirit. Ralph loved to Sing!! and whenever there was an opportunity, he did just that. He would sing at Mt. Sinai and even had backup singers namely - Renee, Ramar, Giovanni, James and Ellen. Ralph also sang with Dynasty Entertainment, where he was Appreciated and Loved as another part of the Band Family. He would perform in may events all around no matter where. As long as he could sing and make people happy, then he was Happy! He also loved bowling and had many trophies to show for it!! Ralph worked at Prudential-Bache Securities for 20+years until August 2004 when the company relocated him to Richmond, Va. While in Richmond, the Allen family visited several churches and in 2007, the family joined Faith and Family Church, under the covering of Pastor Calvin A. and First Lady Duncan. During his time here, he worked with the Fine Arts Ministry and Young at Heart. The one thing that was near and dear to Ralph's Heart was spending time with his Family but mostly his Grandchildren!! Ralph leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Renee; son, Ramar; 7 grandchildren, Zatina (whom he raised), Tekaysha, Teshayla, Tai-Sean, Aaron, Makayla and Jaida; 2 sisters, Reta English (Ernest) and Alfreda Taylor; one brother, William Booker; one brother-in-law, Joe Carter; one special adopted sister-in-law, Brenda A. Jenkins; one special adopted brother, Alan Camp; four godchildren, Desiree Lightfoot, Willie T. Cook, Yolanda Murray and Joseph Cook-Weatherspoon; nine god-grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous loving friends. Five sisters, Ola Mae Allen, Minnie Roberta Allen, Janie Witt, Myra "Vickie" Carter, Cordelia Witt-Morgan and one brother, Harry Witt preceded him in death.

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Ralph Steve Allen

July 15, 1950 - November 20, 2017