Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:46 am

George Albert Allen, age 63, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, November 3, 2023, in Sevierville, TN, on a church staff retreat surrounded by fellow pastors and close friends.

Born January 4, 1960, in Clearwater, FL, to the late Wilbur Albert "W.A." Allen and Beverly Wolfe Allen. As an ordained minister of the Foursquare Gospel, he devoted his life to loving and serving God and others, with many precious years spent as the Missions Pastor at Grace Chapel Foursquare Church in Forest City.

George continually pursued knowledge in Biblical counseling, earning a Master's degree and passionately advancing further in his studies.

His calling extended beyond local boundaries as he was also honored to equip, coach, and release missionaries to countries across the globe.

George was also a realtor, building and owning a business alongside his wife.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Bouchie.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 25 years, Dorothy "Dotty" Allen; his daughter, Arianna "Ari" Allen Bare and husband, Sebastian; mother-in-law, Janice Erskine; uncles, Gerald Allen (Martha) and Larry Allen (Anna); brother-in-law, David Erskine, Jr; sister-in-law, Robin Fazzari (Carmine); and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held November 9 at Grace Chapel Forest City with Rev. Ricky Poteat officiating.

Memorial donations are requested to Grace Chapel Forest City, 121 Mitchell St Ext, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.