Allen Martin

Allen Spencer Martin was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1958, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, to his parents, John B. Martin, Sr. and Mary Joy Boggs Martin. He was the sixth child born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his brothers, Jerry, Larry, John, Jr. and his sisters, Sharon, Yvonne, Phyllis and Kimberly. As a child, he could eat 10-12 pancakes at breakfast while the rest of the family was waiting. He also loved going fishing with Reverend Sparrow. He received his formal education in Aliquippa and graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1978. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 2000, Allen united in holy matrimony to the former LaWanda F. Phillips. They first met while attending a social gathering. To this union, a beautiful baby girl they named Kamisha was born. He was also the proud father of two more beautiful daughters, LaShawn and Lina. They all fondly remember him attending graduations and birthday celebrations. He was later blessed with five grandchildren, Ajeyah, NaCari, ZaNyan and Asyah, who were an additional source of joy and pride in his life. They lovingly called him "Poppy" and fondly remember all the happy and precious moments they shared together. By profession, Allen was employed by Denver Health Medical Center in Food Services and Armco Steel in its Sanitation Department. He was hard working and dependable. He worked well with his fellow co- workers and was respected by his employers. A man of faith and belief in the Lord, Allen was a member of True Praise and Worship located in Denver, Colorado. He joined the church under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Charles West. He truly enjoyed his walk with the Lord and the wisdom and knowledge he was gaining as he studied God's Word. He has been a member of over 15 years. Allen was a fun loving man, who enjoyed life and those he encircled. In his free time, he was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. He also enjoyed eating, watching The Price Is Right on television and shooting pool. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind, wonderful, caring man; who carried a jovial personality with a warm sense of humor. To know Allen was to love him. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Joy Martin; his grandparents and a niece, Natia Joy Martin. Allen Spencer Martin departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on November 30, 2014, in his home in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his loving devoted wife, LaWanda Phillips-Martin of Denver; three daughters, LaShawn T. Martin of Stanford, CT, Kamisha L. Martin and Lina T. Martin (Christian D. Brewer) all of Denver; his father, John B. Martin, Sr. of Columbia, MD; his mother, Pauline M. Martin of Clinton, MD; three brothers, Jerry M. (Loretta) Martin of Denver, Larry A. (Myrtle) Martin of Salisbury, NC, John B. (Valencia) Martin of Upper Marlboro, MD; four sisters, Sharon M. (Michael) Braxton of Gambrills, MD, Yvonne A. Barber of Clinton, MD, Phyllis D. Martin (Jeffrey Carter) both of Aliquippa, PA and Kimberley R. Martin (Eze Moye) both of Laurel, MD; 5 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 12/8/2014 at 10:00 AM - King Baptist Church - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Service: 12/8/2014 at 12:00 PM - King Baptist Church - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 12/8/2014 - Following the Celebration of Life. St. Simeon Cemetery - 22001 Colorado 30 Aurora, CO