ROCKY MOUNT - Rupert Troy Allen, age 96, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Born in Halifax County on October 1, 1926, he was the son of the late Gilbert Lamar Allen and Ida Sue White Allen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Dozier Allen; his son-in-law, Shelton Fisher; his sisters, Mildred Frances Allen Pittard, Geraldine Allen Bass, and Audrey Marie Allen Whitehead; and his brothers, Elton Few Allen, Gilbert Cephus Allen, Calvin Allen, and Graham White Allen.

Troy is survived by his son, Nicholas Troy Allen and wife, Joan; his daughters, Ann Allen Fisher, and Sue Allen Stone and husband, Mike; nine grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount.. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Benvenue Baptist Church.