Mr. Robert J. Allen, Sr. “Bubba –T.Bone” 77, of Upper Appomattox Street in Petersburg, Va., departed this life Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Southside Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born October 23, 1941, in Petersburg, Va., to the Corine Allen and Lawerence Roberts. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Quavon Pettaway.

Robert leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 33 years, Helga Allen; six children, Robert Allen (Gwen), Raymond Allen (Belinda), Theresa Allen, Calvin Allen, Rev. Dr. Angel Allen and Thomas Allen; two sisters, Dorothy Kelley (Daniel) and Elizabeth Allen; one brother, Raymond Allen (Rose); 30 grandchildren, , Robert Thomas, Kytara Pettaway, Demonte Jones, Temesha Johnson, Dewayne Baker, Raymond Harris, Jaquail Pettaway, Shannon Pettaway, Deandre Allen, Morgan Hill, Larry Allen, Sada Allen, Vashay Frenzley, Jakari Starke, Callie Frenzley, Caiya Frenzley, Dreshon Allen, Jacquan Butts, Densaisa Watkins, Cameron Allen, Kavion Allen, Keshauni Burno, Trevon Crenshaw, Kayla Nunez, Antonio Procise, Deajae Allen, Alasha Allen, Robin Allen; 45 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Deborah Allen, Alvin Kelley (Lisa), Keith Kelley (Charleyne), Deatrice Delk (Lee), Antoine Allen, Maria Procise, Romonda Allen-Bailey and William Allen; care givers, Sandra Gilliam and Thomas Patterson.

A public viewing will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019 6p.m. to 8p.m. and Friday, February 1, 2019 from 9a.m. to 9p.m. at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.

Funeral service for Mr. Robert J. Allen, Sr., will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Pastor. Rev. Dr. Angel Allen, Pastor of Infinite Spirit Ministries, officiating, Petersburg, Va.  Interment will be private.

The family will assemble 12:45 P.M. the day of service at the residence of his sister Dorothy Kelley and brother-in-law Daniel at 815 Logan St. Petersburg, Virginia.

Professional services entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com