Allen Howell Mapp

Allen Howell Mapp, Jr. 82, of Macon, MS passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Trinity Healthcare Nursing Home.  A private family graveside services were held Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Shuqualak Cemetery with Bro. T.J. Jennings officiating.  Memorials can be made to Baptist Children’s Village, 114 Marketridge Drive, Ridgeland, MS  39157 or Elon Baptist Church. P.O. Box 128, Macon, MS  39341. Cockrell Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Allen Howell Mapp, Jr. was born April 7, 1937 to Allen Howell and Elma Triplett Mapp in Crawford, MS. He graduated from Brooksville High School and later from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. Allen worked for Noxubee Welfare Department for several years. He met and married Jeanette Daniel on June 30, 1963. He went to the University of Tennessee where he received his master’s degree in social work.

Mr. Mapp served as a bi-vocational pastor for fifty years, serving churches in Noxubee, Lowndes, and Winston counties. He had a passion for helping people and made several mission trips out of the country. He was an active member of the Macon Lions Club and several civic organizations. At the time of his retirement, he was Regional Director for Vocational Rehab for the Blind. He was an active  member of Elon Baptist Church, serving as pastor there for a number of years. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Elma Hugh Murphy.

Mr. Mapp is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanette Mapp; two daughters: Mary Randazzo (Vince)  and Cynthia Campassi (Dave); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister: Elsie Ruth King of Brooksville, MS; and a brother: James C. Mapp of Brooksville, MS.