David Bruce "Big Dave" Allen

Mr. David Bruce Allen of Halifax County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. Born and raised in Halifax County, he was the son of the late John Acree Allen, Sr. and the late Laura Virginia Bray Allen.

David attended Halifax Baptist Church and dedicated his working years to serving the community as a retail merchant at Friendly Corner Market and several other stores. He was a member of River Hill Hunting Club, he loved hunting, enjoyed watching professional wrestling, and loved spending time out on the road. Known for his kind spirit and familiar presence throughout the community, David will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Allen is survived by:

One Daughter 

Sandy Faulkner (T.J.) of South Boston

Two Sons 

Neil Allen (Beth) of Roxboro, North Carolina 

Jason Allen of Halifax

Five Grandchildren

 Erica Abdelrahmen (Adam) of Roxboro, North Carolina 

Colton Allen of Roxboro, North Carolina 

Quincey Allen of South Boston 

Trinity Kirby of South Boston 

Dwayne Bruce Lawson of South Boston

Two Great-Grandchildren 

Harper Abdelrahmen

 Houston Abdelrahmen

He is also survived by several beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, John Acree Allen, Jr. and Virginia Louise Newton.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Halifax Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Collins officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Powell Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Halifax Baptist Church (9159 Chatham Rd., Vernon Hill, VA 24597).

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave. South Boston.