Cecil James Allen, 97 of Bristol, went to be with our Lord, December 31, 2025. For the last few years, he was cared for by the wonderful staff of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, RI.

Cecil served his country in the US Navy, and was stationed around the world including Newport, RI where he met his wife, the late Florence (Almeida) Allen, a life-long Bristolian. After he was discharged from the Navy, he and Florence lived in Bristol for over 70 years where they raised their family.

He is survived by his sons Robert Allen (Susan) of Warren; Donald “Rick” Allen (Deborah) and Roy Allen (Kristine) of Bristol; Cecil “Jimmy” Allen (Karen) of Douglasville, GA; and a brother Walter Allen of West Allis, WI; 14 grandchildren, Jennifer Allen-O’Donnell; Kimberly Fortin; Donny Allen; Matthew Allen; Katie Eighme; Jonathon Allen; Andrew Allen; Emily Allen-Herring; Lauren Allen; Ryan Allen; Kaylee Allen; Stefanie Allen; Erica Allen-Standish and Kayla Lamb.

Cecil enjoyed a large family including, 26 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren as well as many family members in Wisconsin and Rhode Island. He worked for Wardwell Lumber for several years, until he became a letter carrier for the Bristol Post Office before retiring in 1987. He loved visits with his family, telling a good joke, and singing and harmonizing with his many brothers and sisters. In retirement, Cecil enjoyed fishing or watching he beloved Green Bay Packers. He will be missed by so many family and friends.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, RI, where family will receive friends, Monday January 5th from 4-7pm. A service will follow at 7pm in the funeral home. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Cecil's honor may be made to: the Rhode Island Veterans Home, 480 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809.