Julius Lee Allen II

Julius Lee Allen, II

1952 – 2026

The legacy of Julius Lee Allen, II, he was born on February 16, 1952 at Donald AFB in Greenville, SC to the late, Julius Lee Allen, Sr., and late Helen Jean Abbott Allen, he departed this life on October 14, 2026.

He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather & Brother; a faithful servant of God and had an unwavering commitment to mentor others, especially Veterans.

He was a 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran, who supported many Veterans in San Diego and beyond. Julius lived his life with honor & purpose. He grew up and attended school at Pickens County Training School, in Pickens, SC and Matilda Minor Elementary School in Washington, DC; his middle & high school days he finished at Elliott Middle School and Eastern High School in Washington, DC, he attended college in San Diego, California, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Julius served in both the Army, at the age of 17, and finished at the Navy, over 30 years of serving the military. His federal civilian service would take him to the Department of Veteran Affairs, where he served for another 25 years as a Program Analyst.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted, wife Shelly D. Allen, his daughters: JazeraI Allen Lord of New Jersey, Felicia (Adam) Hill of San Diego, Ca, Marica (Nathan) Medlam, of Kansas City, MO; his oldest son preceded him in death, Damon Jermain Johnson of Lanham, MD; Aaron (Courtney) Allen of Houston, TX and Jian (Bekah) Allen of Kansas City. His grandchildren: Zion, Sevyn, Olivia, Shelisa, Ava, Mackenlee, Maverick, Montana, Maxton, Archer and Anthem.

His loving siblings: Mrs. Cheryl Allen-Bailey of Easley, SC, Ronald Allen of Greenville, SC, Kenda Rodgers of Waldorf, MD, Edith Johnson of District Heights, MD and Terry (Darian) Mathis of National Harbor, MD.

Wonderful, devoted in-laws Gerry & Beverly Kaye, a loving sister-in-love, Julie Vaughan, brother in-laws and many nieces, nephews, family & friends.

There will be a memorial held in San Diego, CA on Saturday, December 5th at 11:00am – it will be live-streamed, the link will be announced at a later date.