Allen Charles Hewston, affectionately known for his stylish appearance, love of nice cars, and welcoming spirit, was born on February 17, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Allen accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Timothy Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Glenville High School and went on to dedicate more than 30 years to the trucking industry. His career took him across all 50 states, earning him the reputation of being a “personal GPS” because of his incredible sense of direction. He later became a business owner and founded LoeKey Inc.

Allen was a man who naturally drew attention when he entered a room. He was caring, charismatic, hardworking, and deeply devoted to his family. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing chess, watching action movies, and spending time with family and friends. Most of all, he was known for the warmth and encouragement he gave to everyone around him. His home was a place where people felt welcomed, loved, and uplifted.

Allen believed in hard work, dedication, and making positive choices. He encouraged those around him to keep pushing forward and to “move mountains,” no matter what circumstances they faced. His laugh, his voice, his presence, and most importantly, his spirit, will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Allen leaves to cherish his memory his beloved mother, Geraldine Smith; siblings, Clarence Smith and Pamela Summerville (Percy); children, Dionne Jackson, Demetrice Smith, and Patrick Hewston; grandchildren, Africka, Jaylen and Jayden; fiancée, Pamela Little; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dwayne Hernton. Allen’s legacy of love, hard work, family, and encouragement will continue to live on through the many lives he touched.

“Allen Charles Hewston was himself; he loved fiercely, with everything in him. He protected those he loved and cared about immensely. If you fought for yourself, he would fight for you and with you in equal measure. To meet him and get to know him was in and of itself a blessing, and he will be dearly missed by all that knew him.” – Africka Jackson