Allen Pedigo
Apr 13, 2079 – Oct 13, 2009
Allen Keith Pedigo, a longtime resident of Lake Ridge, VA, died at Twin Oaks Community in Louisa, VA, on Tuesday, October 13. He was 30 years old. The son of Keith Pedigo and Patricia Pedigo-Dunn, Allen was born in Alexandria, VA on April 13, 1979. He is survived by his parents Keith and Pat, sister Elizabeth Beth Pedigo Anderson, and brother Mark Gregory Pedigo. Other survivors include a beloved nephew, Patrick Jensen Anderson, his longtime girlfriend Louisa Wimberley, and his dog Pac.
Allen’s passion was music. He was an accomplished drummer, guitarist, and singer. In August 2009, Allen became a member of Twin Oaks Community in Louisa, VA, a community whose principles include cooperation, egalitarianism, income-sharing, and non-violence.
A celebration of Allen’s life will be held at 2pm on Sunday, October 25, at Twin Oaks Community, 138 Twin Oaks Rd, Louisa, VA 23093. Burial will be at Twin Oaks Community. In lieu of flowers, Allen’s family requests that donations be made to Twin Oaks Community www.twinoaks.org.
Allen and I have been inseparable for many years through all of High School and beyond. He is the Godfather to my two daughters and he IS my best friend and he went away long before he should have. He has made his mark on the world, he has changed me as a person and only made me better. He made me want to love when all I could think to do was hate. . His kind eyes will never leave my mind, my heart, and I do not know what I will do without him and the way that he always made so much sense to me. He has been my rock when I had couldn`t even speak. He made me laugh the hardest that I have ever laughed in all my life. Now he has broken my soul like I never imagine that anyone could. He is loved, he is depended upon, he is needed. We have always been so strong for each other. Now I must live a life that represents him and his ideals. One that allows him to live through me. He will never be forgotten. He will always be loved….I will always call him My Allen.
Keith,Your family is in my prayers.Richard
You have my thoughts, you have my prayers. You will be missed Allen, always.
with deepest sympathy
Keith I was so sorry to hear about your son. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your fanily.
Keith,Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My prayers are with you and your family.Hilda Pena
Keith: I am so sorry to hear about Allen. My thoughts are with you and your family.Judy
I met Allen a few years ago around Thanksgiving. He was down to earth, full of life and completely embarrassed over the minor accident in his stepfathers truck. I smiled and told him don`t worry about it. No one is perfect. What is important is that he wasn`t hurt. He was in GOD`s hands on that night; now he has returned home to GOD PSALM 23. I only wish I had gotten to know him better. Keith, Patty, Beth, Mark and Fred all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I`m so sorry to hear about your loss. Please except my heartfelt sympathy.
The sudden and unexpected death of our son, Allen, is the most painful loss that Keith and I could have possibly imagined. None of our life’s experiences prepared us for the complete devastation we are now feeling. As parents, it was absolutely inconceivable that we would ever experience the pain of making burial plans for our firstborn child. Nothing will ever fill the void in our hearts that the loss of Allen has created.
Allen was like a son to me. He was a part of our family for 9 years. I loved him so very much. My heart is breaking for all those who will feel his loss, because they knew how very special he was. I will always think of him playing his guitar on the screen porch, or cooking in our kitchen- something delicious. I take comfort in a personal belief that he has found the all encompassing peace and healing love that eluded him in this life.
Keith We can not begin to know the depth of your loss. Please know however, we do care and will do whatever we can to help you and your family.
KeithWe are so sorry to hear about Allen. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and may your hearts find comfort remembering that you will always carry memories of love, joy and happy times of Allen in your heart. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Allen, it tears my heart out that you couldn`t see that there was a happy life beyond Louisa right around the corner, and as a trajic result you chose to end your life so hastily. You were a great guy with a true heart, which these days is rare. You understood the importance of being loyal, and didn`t have a vain bone in your body. You passion for everything you did in life in spite of your trials was an inspiration to me, and I had very much hoped to spend a lot more time with you after beating my cancer. I was very happy to see you having a good time at Twin Oaks, and looked forward to visiting. I pray that Jesus has granted you mercy, taken you in his arms, and taken away the pain and dispair that caused you to leave us. I will miss you always.
To Allan’s Family and Friends – As a friend of Pat’s all I can do is extend my heartfelt sympathies. To lose such a wonderful person so early in his life is hard for me to even comprehend. I hope that all can take joy in the days that they had with Allan and live each day in memory of all he stood for.
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your first-born child. A first-born child has a special place in your heart. We can`t imagine the pain both of you are going through. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
The ripple effect of loss has reached family and friends across the country. It is an important time to express our love and care for each other, even from a distance. We don`t understand everything but we feel the impact and it makes life seem even more precious and fleeting. We send our love to Keith, Pat, Beth and Mark and all of our family everywhere as we draw together, some in person, the rest of us in spirit.
We are saddened to hear about Allen. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. Gil and Sharon Rodrick
I am so sorry to hear about Allen`s death. Please know that your family is in my prayers. God Bless.
Keith, Our hearts break for you and your family. May the presence of family and friends provide the patience, love, and support you will need for the difficult days ahead.
Barbara and I offer condolences to friends and family of Allen. We know your loss has a significant impact on your life and we will be thinking and praying for you. God Bless. Be strong for each other.
Keith,I`m so sorry to hear about you losing your son. Please accept my sincere condolences during a difficult time.
We pray that Allen has found the peace that he deserves and can keep an eye on the rest of our beloved family until we are all together again. All who were touched by his life are blessed indeed.
Keith, our hearts go out to you and your family. There are no words which can help you in your time of grief, but know that within your memories Allen will always live.Rosemary & Wally Kissel
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your son. May your memories and faith help to console you while you grieve.
Keith and PatLife is such a beautiful gift. Thank God for our memories.John von DohlenGoliad, Texas
Keith,There is so little to offer at a time like this except words of encouragement and my prayers for you, your family, and Allen. My sincerest condolences in your time of loss.Robin Forss
I am so sorry for your family`s lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of loss.
Keith – As so many others have already said, there are no words to convey our sorrow on your loss. I hope it will be some measure of consolation that so many of your friends are thinking of and praying for you and your family.
Dear Pat, Keith, Beth and Mark,I have struggled for the right words to express the profound sadness that has engulfed me since I learned of Allen`s death. Perhaps they don`t exist.There is no way that I could know the pain you are all feeling. But please know that you all have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy.Love, Jeanne/Aunt Jeanne
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Keith:I was deeply saddened to hear to hear of the loss of your son from Barbara Harper. Please accept our condolences in your time of loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
I`m really sorry to hear about the loss of Allen. I met him many years ago working at cafe Milano in Georgetown. We both shared mutual interests in music and playing music. We quickly became friends. I`ll never forget our jam sessions at his house at Huntington metro. Nobody is perfect. Allen had many qualities. Among them loyalty. He was a great friend. So shocking and yet not to find out about his tragic passing. I often thought about him over the years after having lost contact . I always figured he`d just show up” again like many estranged friends do. Rest in peace Allen.”