Mr. Marshall L. Allen, Sr., 75, of Greenville, SC, transitioned on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. Francis Downtown. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Jessie E. Sr., and Maudie Sullivan Allen.
Marshall was one of the original founders of the Elite Golf Association in Greenville, SC, in the late 1970s. He traveled up- and-down the East Coast and was considered one of the better golfers in the area. Marshall was known for his excellent short game and putting skills. His low-key demeanor allowed his clubs to speak for him. Gone but not forgotten.
Surviving: two daughters, Courtney Allen (Dr. Hari) Nathan, of Ann Arbor, MI, Christel Allen “Gi Gi” (Robert) Fisher of Baltimore, MD; one son, Marshall (Turkessa) Allen, Jr. of Greer, SC; mother of his children and dedicated friend, Carol Allen; one sister, Geraldine (Elder Mitchell) Dillard of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Senator, Karl Allen of Greenville, SC, Roger (Wilma) Allen of Columbia, SC and Bruce Allen of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, 11:00am at Watkins, Garrett and Woods Mortuary with interment private. (Submitted by JC Starkes, past president, Elite Golf Association)
