Allen Certain

Walhalla – James Allen Certain, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his residence.  

 

Born in Walhalla, South Carolina, Allen was the son of the late Nen Certain and Ruby Loudermilk Certain. Allen was a retired painter with Avondale Mills and of the Baptist Faith.  Allen enjoyed working with his hands and fishing.

 

Allen is survived by his significant other of 20 years, Martha Freeman; sons, Jimmy Dwayne Certain (Susan) of Seneca, Robert Allen Certain (Diane) of Walhalla, William Allen Certain (Rebecca) of Fair Play; brother, Jake Certain of Walhalla; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great great-grandchild.

 

In addition to his parents, Allen is preceded in death by his brothers, AT Certain, Sonny Certain, Roy Smith; and sisters, Edna Morton, Frances Logan, Arrie Barnes, and Mildred O’Shield.  

 

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends and family from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, prior to the service, at Sandifer Funeral Home.

 

The family is at the home of Robert Certain. Flowers are accepted. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.