Mr. Allen Howard Schilling of Braselton, Georgia, was welcomed home by our Lord on Sunday, September 4th, 2022.
Allen was born in Michigan and a graduate of Hudsonville High School. However, Allen lived in Georgia for most of his life. He worked as a contractor for Saco Systems in the metal roofing business for over 45 years. Allen was a line-dance instructor and was known to many as a “cowboy without a horse”. He was an avid football fan, always cheering on the Dawgs and Falcons. During his time as a line-dance instructor, he met the love of his life, Judy Jessing, and the pair were inseparable since. They loved to travel, especially with their dog, Shiloh.
He is survived by Judy Jessing (Life Partner), Betty Falling (sister), Larry Schilling (brother), Joy Tackett (sister-in-law), Marty Horton (brother-in-law), Debbie Horton (sister-in-law), Matthew Schilling (son), Eddie Knowles (stepson), Sydney Baird (granddaughter), Conner Baird (grandson), Abbigale Dawn (granddaughter), Gordon Schilling (Teresa Schilling) nephew)), and many loving cousins. Allen was preceded in death by Harold Schilling (father), Dorothy Schilling (mother), Donna Sawyer (sister), William Schilling (brother), Charles Schilling (brother), and Heather Baird (stepdaughter).
Visitation and the memorial service / celebration of life will be on Sunday, September 11th, 2022 at Memorial Park Funeral Home East in Braselton, GA. The family will accept visitors from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm and the service will follow starting at 2:00 pm in the chapel next door.
Memorial Park East Braselton Chapel Braselton, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
