Johnny Allen

Johnny Monroe Allen, 67, of Old Linwood Road, died Saturday, March 30 at his home.    A funeral service will be held at 11 am Thursday at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel by Preacher Clyde Akers.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.    The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington, NC.    Mr. Allen was born  May 18, 1951 in Davidson County to John Madison Allen and Nellie Dryman Allen. Johnny worked in the restaurant business for many years, beginning with J. B. Tarleton and later, Jimmy’s Barbecue.  He owned and operated many restaurants including the Park-In Grill in Denton, the Hardware House in Southmont and finally, S & J  Barbecue in Mocksville.    He is survived by his wife, Sheila Ann Whitman Allen of the home; his daughter, Summer Canovai (Lance) of Lexington; his brother, Jerry Allen (Joyce) of Lexington; his sisters, Betty Swicegood (Charles) and Shannon James, both of Lexington; and his granddaughter, Bella Canovai.    In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Cancer Services of Davidson County, 25 W. Sixth Avenue, Lexington, NC 27292.