Allen Layton Brinkley Jr.

Allen Layton Brinkley Jr., was born in Camden, Delaware January 13, 1939 to the late Allen Layton Brinkley Sr. and Mildred Hoxter Brinkley. He was fourth oldest of the Brinkley children. On Saturday, May 8, 2021 he departed this life at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Allen received his education at Booker T. Washington Elementary School and William Henry Comprehensive High School in Dover, Delaware where he excelled in track and baseball. In 1963 he was united in Holy Matrimony to Miss Felicia Piper and was blessed with three children. He spent most of his early years in Milford, Delaware. Allen moved to Federalsburg Maryland in the 1980's where he met and married Doretha Brinkley, they remained married until her death. Allen was known to his family as Little Allen, to others Brink or Al. He was a unique person who you would think had a quiet spirit but really he was a jokester. Especially, when the ladies were around, he would tell them he was Haitian. Allen attended the Kingdom Hall on State College Rd in Dover, Delaware. Allen enjoyed spending time with his nephew Jerome Brinkley. Jerome was his transportation to doctor's appointments and shopping trips. Allen lived a full life and we are so grateful to God for the time he allowed him to be with us. He will truly be missed by his family and friends. Preceding him in death his parents, brothers, Ralph Brinkley, James Brinkley and Tyrone Brinkley, sisters, Mary Waters, Mildred Helena Hopkins and Imogene Smith and a grandson Kenny Riddick. He leaves to cherish his memory and love; his children, Aaron Brinkley, Richard Brinkley, Fredia Brinkley, Jacqueline Riddick Douglas all of Dover, Delaware. Alicia Ross Macfoy (Namdi) of Albany, New York. Grandchildren, Jermaine Brinkley, George Brinkley of Dover, Delaware, Devon Ross and Judah Macfoy of Albany, New York. Tamika Brinkley, Antynea Summers, Chequelle Briscoe and Kim Riddick of Dover, Delaware and Ebonita Pickett of Bear, Delaware. Brother Harry Brinkley (Calmetta) and Sister Angela Turner (Carlton). A host of Great-grands, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Special friends; Margaretta Macdonald, Ernestine Custis, Cornell Custis, James and Barbara Russell, and the community of Queen Manor.

Allen Layton Brinkley Jr.

January 13, 1939 - May 8, 2021