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Tommie Allen Obituary

Tommie J. Allen, Jr.
Macon, GA- Tommie J. Allen, Jr., 70, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street with burial in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Elder Garry Hall and the Rev. Bobby Hamlin will officiate. Classmates of Twiggs County High School Class of 1960 are asked to sit together at the service. The family will meet friends from 5 - 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. While flowers are accepted, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Central Georgia, 6261 Peake Road, Macon 31210.
Mr. Allen, son of the late Tommie J. and Rosa Howell Allen, was born in Dublin and was a graduate of Twiggs County High School and Middle Georgia College. He retired from Sears after thirty-four years of employment where he received numerous awards and commendations during his tenure. He also worked as Senior District Manager at Walthall Oil Company before retiring after ten years. Mr. Allen was a member of Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church and was a former member and past president of Twiggs County Jaycees. Mr. Allen was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He cherished his family and will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Nell Allen.
Survivors include those he loved most, his wife, Judy Lindsey Allen of Macon; his daughter, Bonnie Allen Little of Suwanee; two sons, Tommie J. "Mac" Allen, III of Jeffersonville and Lindsey Hamrick Allen (Karen) of Winder; his grandchildren; Michele and Melissa Little, Maria Allen Lonadier (Nick), Jessica Allen, Ryleigh, Josey and Garrison Allen, and great-grandson, Sidney Lonadier; his brother, Robert J. Allen (Lori) of Macon and several nieces and nephews.
Visit www.snowsmacon.com to express condolences.
Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street has charge of arrangements.

Published by The Telegraph on Feb. 5, 2013.
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Mac I just saw this I havent seen you for awhile. May the Lord take care of your father now and be blessed to have had the time you had. My thoughts are with you my brother. Todd Warner, Macon Ga.

Todd Warner

February 20, 2013

Dear Judy & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear that Tommie passed away but we all know that he's in a better place now. I will always remember his pretty smile & hear his happy laugh. He was such a dear friend & was loved by all that knew him. I pray that the Lord will comfort each of you, now & the days ahead. God bless

Sandy Hyder

February 12, 2013

Judy,
Lydia and I love you and Tommie. We will miss him. He was a great friend and mentor to me, and always so encouraging. I pray God's peace will pour over you.

Smokey Sutherland

February 8, 2013

Chuck and I are so sorry to hear about Mr. Allen. We always enjoyed talking with you both. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Chuck & Melissa Harvell

February 7, 2013

Dear Judy, Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Alice and Boyd

February 7, 2013

Judy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Willie and Linda Hall

February 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this tragic time. We always loved to see Tommie and Judy when they came to eat with us. The waitstaff would always fuss over who would get to wait on them. It was out pleasure to serve him. He will be missed so very much by all of us! We love you both. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Pat Wilson

February 6, 2013

So sorry to hear about Tommie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Allen family at this sad time. I started working at Sears on Third St. with Tommie. He was always such a nice guy. I know you will miss his great smile and humor. Just know he is smiling down on you now. Richard and Betty Fuller

Betty Fuller

February 6, 2013

Judy, We send our prayers and thoughts to you and your family during this time. I know he is in a better place with no pain. Keep your memories going. We will miss seeing you out eating. Buddy always thought of him as Kojak....I love always

Buddy & Linda O'Neal

February 6, 2013

Judy, I just found out of Tommie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Melinda Boyd

February 6, 2013

Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss of your beloved husband Tommie jr. I pray God will lend you strength sufficient to your need and your burden will be lessened with each memory of all the good times you shared
together. With love and prayer I send this . . . Rose & Wolter Jones

February 6, 2013

Robert & family, so sorry to hear about Tommie. May God give you comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Reba Newby Lynn

February 6, 2013

I grew up with Tommy and went to school with him for 7 years. I will miss him.

Charles Brack

February 6, 2013

I extend my deepest sympathy to Tommie's family. He was a great student at Twiggs Co. High. Veta Bush-Powers

February 6, 2013

To: Robert Allen,
So sorry for the loss of your brother.
Keeping you in my prayers. Karen Barnes,Bibb County Courthouse.

Karen Barnes

February 6, 2013

Judy,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Know that you are in my prayers and God Bless you and your family. Karen Barnes, Bibb County Courthouse.

Karen Barnes

February 6, 2013

Mac & Bonnie.......my deepest sympathies as I know what you are going through first-hand. Your daddy always had a smile and a big hug for me anytime I saw him throughout the years. Just think of the reunions he will have with my daddy and others! Love to both of you....

Tina HIll-Webb

February 6, 2013

Robert & Family, I am so saddened to learn about your loss. Tommie was always a good friend to me and my family. I will always remember his smiling face and the good times we had when he lived in Jeffersonville. God bless all of you.

Peggie Bowden

February 6, 2013

Miss Judy I am so sorry for you and your family's loss of Tommie. Prayers going your way!

Bonnie Creamer

February 5, 2013

Dear Judy - Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God bless you "all" and give you the strength you need for the days, weeks and months ahead. That loving smile and greeting he had for everyone will be missed - I can still see him standing in the appliance department greeting everyone that came buy - we all loved him! Alot of fond memories at Sears in Macon. Love & prayers - Leslie Snow

February 5, 2013

Mrs. Judy,
Please know I am praying for both you and your family during this most difficult time. May your wonderful memories comfort you and your knowledge that Mr. Tommie is in a much better place than we are. Take care and much love to you, Barbara (RDH)

Barbara Stuart

February 5, 2013

Robert,Mac and entire family our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll.Enjoyed the friendship of Tommy Jr.and you all from young age to present,may peace and comfort be with family.

Tootsie Johnson

February 5, 2013

Mac,
So sorry for you and the family's loss. Tommy was a fine man and a pleasure to have known. May you and the whole family find great comfort in the promise of a heavenly reunion with Tommy. God Bless You all.
Love, Randy and Sue Bishop

Randy and Sue Bishop

February 5, 2013

Sorry for your loss.I went to highschool with Tommy. He was a fun and great guy to be around.
Harold Nobles Columbia SC

February 5, 2013

We are sorry for the loss on earth but thankful that Heaven is a little sweeter this day. GOD loves all of you and so do we.

Duncan & Sheila Matthews

February 5, 2013

Judy, I was so sorry to hear that Tommie has died. Our prayers are with you and your family.
John & Delilah Baker

John Baker

February 5, 2013

Bonnie, Mack and all of your family. We are so sorry. Please draw peace from knowing he is in a better place and with the grace of God you will see him again one day.

Kathy and Norman Faulk

February 5, 2013

Robert I'm sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dennis Monaghan

February 5, 2013

Mrs.Allen,and the entire family we are sorry for the loss of your love one and you all are in our THOUGHTS and PRAYERS. GOD will give you all the strength you all need at this time of sorrow.GOD will bless you all in a mighty way.I love you all dearly (Brenda Taylor & Family)

Brenda Taylor

February 5, 2013

Robert, Judy, Bonnie,Mac, and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss and heartbreak you are going thru. I know it is never easy, weather it is sudden and unexpected or a long hard battle, seeing them pass from our lives leaves a hole that only time can heal.I hope that remembering that every story,tear,and memory will keep him alive in your hearts brings you some comfort.I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
May Faulk Spearman

February 5, 2013

Judy, my heart aches for you . Tommie was such a wonderful fun person , I loved being in his presence . God Bless

Robert K. Burnham

February 5, 2013

Dear Judy, Bonnie, Mac, Lindsey, and all the family,
Tommy and I send our love and want you to know you are in our prayers. I have many wonderful memories of Tommie, especially from our childhood. I respected the man who dearly loved and cared for his family. We will miss him but are thankful he no longer is suffering. May God bless and comfort all of you.

Nancy (Hall) Sarber

February 5, 2013

Judy, Mac, Bonnie, Lindsey, Robert and families,
We have lost a wonderful friend and classmate. Our reunions will never be the same.
May God give you comfort and peace. Our love and prayers are with now and always.

Harold & Ann Fowler

February 5, 2013

Judy and Family:So sorry to learn of your loss.I know you can find some comfort in the coming days from the deep Faith you have had in God.He can give us strength at times we need it most.May the Family find comfort in God,as much as possible,in the coming days,is my prayer for you and family.Love,Andrew&Janice Lemon

Andrew lemon,sr.

February 5, 2013

Judy, I'm so sorry to hear about Tommie.I have looked for you at church and have had you both on my mind.You and your family will be in my prayers.

Kay Guest Tyler

February 5, 2013

Judy and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord give you comfort for today and the days ahead.

Cheryl Willis

February 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 5, 2013

Robert & Family, I am so sorry to hear about your brother and Uncle. Please accept my deepest heart felt sympathy. May God bless you all in this tine. LaVerne Stokes

February 5, 2013

Judy,
You and all the family are in our prayers...Mr. Tommie was loved by all of the Fitzgibbons family! and I know he loved us too!

Gregg Fitzgibbons

February 5, 2013

ONE OF THE NICEST GUYS I HAVE EVER HAD THE HONOR TO KNOW GOD BLESS THE ALLEN FAMILY!

ART FASTOW

February 5, 2013

Bonnie, During this difficult time, I hope you and your family are surrounded by the wonderful memories with your Dad and rememberances of the fine examples he set during his life, you are thought of and remembered in so many prayers during this time,God Bless.

Bob and Will Sandlin

Bob Sandlin

February 5, 2013

We are so sorry for loss of Mr. Allen. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go through this difficult time. Judy, Bonnie, Mac Lindsey,and all his grandchildren and little Sidney knowing where Mr. Allen is and how well he is feeling in the arms of our Lord will give you comfort.

Charlotte and Alton Morgan

February 5, 2013

Mr. Tommie will be missed. I enjoyed him at 401(walthall) what time I spent with him. I will be praying for you all.

lisa long

February 5, 2013

We are sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with you. May God comfort you.

Jean and Jones Marshall

February 5, 2013

He was a special friend and loved by all of his classmates. Our hearts are broken and as we grieve this loss, we can look back through tears and smile with all the wonderful memories we have of Tommie. My love and prayers, are with Judy, Bonnie and family, Mac and family, and Lindsey and family.
God bless all of you.

Love, Willie Ophelia Mercer Paulk

February 5, 2013

Judy, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bunny Merchant Nobles

February 5, 2013

I have a photo of Judy and Tommy on their motor cycle many years ago. They were grinning from ear to ear under their helmets. He will be missed.

Betsy Baugham

February 5, 2013

Judy, Bonnie and Mac, I know your hearts are heavy. Tommie fought a long, hard battle and it's so difficult to see our loved ones suffer. He's with God now and we will meet up with him in Heaven some day. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Suellyn

February 5, 2013

Sending our prayers of sympathy and praying your memories will bring you comfort.

Larry and Kathy Smallwood

February 5, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss of Tommie,I worked with him for many years at Sears.I thought alot of Tommie,he was always alot of fun.

Bernice H. Evans

February 5, 2013

Judy, I'm so sorry. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie Bushing

February 5, 2013

Hi Judy,
So sorry for your lost....
I know you were leaving work on your lunch break to check on him and you always kept a smile on your face.
Even when I would ask how was your Thomas doing, you would say, "He's a fighter". My blessing & prayers are with you and your family.....
Take care Robert from IT at the courthouse.

February 5, 2013

Bonnie, Mac, and family
I am so sorry for the loss of your Daddy. I will miss seeing him at the Country Music shows. He sure did enjoy them. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless all of you.

Brenda Murray Floyd Collett

February 5, 2013

Many wonderful memories will keep you always with the family and friends who loved you dearly. We know that great and very familiar smile is on your face as you are now welcomed by those who went before you.

Fleming and Sarah Hawthorne

February 5, 2013

Judy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dennis Chance

February 5, 2013

Judy and family, our prayers are with you as you grieve..our hearts are heavy with wonderful memories of spending time with you and Tommie.

Thomas and Kathi Brannen

February 5, 2013

Judy and Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
We have lost a wonderful classmate and friend. We have a lot of wonderful memories. We love you and cherish your friendship.

Wilbur and Faye (Moye) Fogarty

February 4, 2013

Lindsey - Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will be thinking of you as you celebrate your father's life, his accomplishments, his total being. Perhaps one day soon you can share some of those stories with us. With love, Michele and Alan Vinson

the Vinsons

February 4, 2013

Mac and Bonnie, our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. If either of you need anything please let us know. Greg and Tracy Swearingane

February 4, 2013

Well, good friend, you got first choice on that bunk bed again. Okay, I'll take the top bunk. Just leave me a blanket this time!

Billy H

February 4, 2013

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