Quitman - QUITMAN [ndash] Dr. Samuel Marcus Allen, 74, of Quitman, Miss. passed away on Dec. 27, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on Oct. 22, 1947, to Howard and Marjorie (Jennings) Allen in Laurel, Miss.

Dr. Allen served Clarke County as a well known family physician for over 47 years who loved his patients and his patients loved him. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Quitman, Miss. that served in numerous positions. He had a love for music where he enjoyed singing in the Church Choir and Men's Choir. He was also involved in the MCC Community Choir and Meridian Symphony Chorus where he enjoyed singing all over, and traveled as far as Carnegie Hall in New York, NY. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather that loved spending time outdoors with his family.

Samuel is survived by, wife, Rose Marie Allen; daughter, Stacey Adele (Cory) Sims; two sons, Jeffrey Marcus Allen and John Michael Allen; sister, Judy (Jan) Wilson; three grandchildren: Abigail Marie Sims, Nicholas Allen Sims and Ellie Victoria Allen.

He was preceded in death by father, Howard Allen; mother, Marjorie Allen; and brother, Curtis Howard Allen.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Quitman, Miss.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Covington, and Rev. Kenneth Owen, officiating. Burial will take place in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, 203 East Franklin Street, Quitman, MS 39355, Creature Comforts Animal Shelter, P. O. Box 590, Quitman, MS 39355. Online condolences can be given at www.wrightsfuneral.com.