Allen Henry Schooler

Allen Henry "Sonny" Schooler, age 72 of Dayton, OH; went to be the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born on January 21, 1941 in Dayton, to the late Pastor Allen H. Schooler and Annie L. Schooler. In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his siblings, Pastor Paul A. Schooler, Lucille A. Schooler-Brown, Christina Schooler-Bowman, Pastor James E. Schooler, Mary (Looper) Schooler-Lavelle, Joanna Schooler-Napier, Shirley Schooler-Hinesman, and Linda Schooler-Rutledge.

Sonny is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Jacqueline A. Gordon; sister, Margaret I. Schooler; brothers, Robert C. Schooler, Pastor Dr. William B. Schooler, and Daniel G. Schooler; grandchildren, Reshawn Battle, Amberlee Bridgeforth, and Matthew Bridgeforth; 5 great-grandchildren; special nephew, Byron Schooler; special friends, Emmett Thomas and Tyrone Colbert; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Sonny retired from General Motors after 31 years of loyal service. Then he went on to drive for Bettman's Pharmacy for many years. He was an avid bowler and an exceptional golfer. Sonny was a loving and devoted, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and loving friend and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church (3302 Nancy Ave, Dayton, OH 45418) from 6pm-9pm. A funeral service will be held at the church on Saturday, September 14 at 10:30.

Officiating Pastor, Dr. Junior F. Greenlee and Eulogist, Pastor Dr. William B. Schooler.