Tommy Allen 's Obituary
On Friday, December 6, 2019 Tommy Wayne Allen, loving husband and father of six children, was called to his forever home at age 63!
Tommy was born August 11, 1956 in Houston, TX to Edward Allen and Pearlie White Allen. He moved to Longview, TX in ’71 and then moved to Fairplay in ’72. Tommy graduated from Beckville High School in 1976. On June 18, 1991 he married Michelle LeClair Allen and combined our families into one.
They raised six children together; Trina, Tony, Lee, Justin, Shauna, and Bray.
Tommy was a very hard worker. He loved his job and his work crew. They became not just friends to him, but family. He was an avid music lover. He loved classic rock and could tell you all about a song and the singer. Tommy never met a stranger. He was always working on projects in his spare time, from fixing up old vehicles to yard work and projects for the home. Tommy and Michelle loved to just jump in the car and go on unplanned adventures. He loved Nascar and NHRA drag racing.
Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Edward, his mother, Pearlie, his brothers; Billy, Robert and Danny Allen.
He is survived by his wife Michelle; his daughter Trina Patterson and son in law Cody Patterson of Henderson, son Tony Allen of Gary, TX; son Lee Allen and Daughter in law Racheal Allen of Longview; son Justin Ferguson and daughter in law Tobey Ferguson of Farmersville, TX, daughter Shauna Brock and son in law Bill Brock, son Bray Allen and daughter in law Tammy Allen of Henderson. His baby girl Khaleesi; grandchildren, Collin Aaron, Tyden Aaron, Christopher Allen, Joshua Allen, Nathalie Allen, Noah Woodard, Cayden Allen, Zachary Kraus, Jacob Kraus, Camden Ferguson, Dylan Ferguson, Crew Ferguson, Ayden Peeler, Braxton Williams; Brother Edward Allen and sister in law Ruth Allen of Vacaville, CA; brother Ronny Allen of Fairplay, TX and Donny Allen and sister in law Annette Allen of Gladewater; as well as his many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in laws and other friends.
Tommy was a great man and held many titles to several people. He was a great father, loving husband, and an amazing friend to many! He will be greatly missed!
“Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime. We’ll take the best, forget the rest, and someday will find that these are the best of times. “ - Styx
A memorial service for Tommy will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Henderson, TX at 2 pm. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service.
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