Robert Allen, Jr., age 61, entered into peaceful rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born October 16, 1958, to the Robert Allen, Sr., and Mary Frances Allen, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Mount Healthy High School. While in high school, Robert coached little league football and softball teams. He loved playing sports. Robert's teammates called him "Cooley," and he was affectionately called "June Bug" by his family and friends. He was a dedicated father and always went above and beyond for his children. Robert was a proud member of the United States Army for 15 years. He was called into the preaching ministry and was ordained as a gospel preacher at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, in Evansville, Indiana. In 2006, Robert was called to Pastor at Greater Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church, until his passing. On May 19, 2018, he joined Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory: a beautiful, caring and loving wife, Mable Allen; two sons, Robert Allen, III, and Lamarr Allen, both of Evansville, Indiana; a daughter, Mariah Allen, of Cincinnati, Ohio; two stepchildren, Cameya Lattimore and Jason Stewart, both of Cincinnati; five granddaughters, Monzaiah, Stylay, Stanyrah, Symphonie, and Jordan; four grandsons, Merel, Jaden, Robert, IV, and Kyuan; two step-granddaughters, Terriana and Dereka; two step-grandsons, D'Erik and Kameron; five siblings, Erma Jean Allen, Mae Helen Allen, Charles "Sweet Pea" Allen (Michelle) and Beverly Allen, all of Cincinnati, and Jerome "Tookie" Allen, of Portland, Oregon; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; six aunts; an uncle; and a sister.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 2835 Beekman Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225.