It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ezra "Twirt" Allen III. 50, of Rockford. Ezra Allen III died unexpectant on May 1, 2023. He was born August 2, 1972, in Rockford, Illinois to Ezra Allen II and Nanette Allen.

Ezra III was a self-employed barber at Javon's Barber Shop for 30 years.

Ezra III is survived by his wife Tonisha Allen; two sons Devion and Torry Allen; daughter Imani Wilson; step children; William and T'Aaron Shipp;  father, Ezra Allen II. of Rockford; mother, Nanette Strayhorn of San Antonio, TX; brother Tremel (LaTricia) Dunkin; sister Kimberly Allen; grandson Prince O'mauri Kaison Wilson; granddaughter Ja'Niejah Gulley; grandson Hasan Fisher

His memory will forever live on in his nieces, nephews and other cherished relatives and friends.

Ezra III was predeceased by his grandfather Ezra Allen Senior; grandmother; Ernestine Smith; grandmother Annie Lois Allen; uncle Kenny Lee Smith; and stepmother Mary F. Allen.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 North Johnston Avenue. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.