Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Apr 15, 1938 – Mar 5, 2021 (Age 82)
David C. Allen, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. A native of Ashtabula, OH, he was the son of the late Howard T. and Mary Murphy Allen. Mr. Allen was also preceded in death by a son, Mitch Allen, wife, Marcella G. Allen, and two brothers, Howard, and Patrick Allen.
Mr. Allen is survived by his companion, Margaret Burke of Murfreesboro, TN; sons, Guy Allen and his wife Melissa of Adairsville, GA and Eric Allen of Lawrenceburg, KY; brother, Christopher N. Allen of Portland, OR; stepchildren, Troy Stratton and his wife Cindy of Lawrenceburg, KY, Anthony Stratton and his wife Meloni of Fairfax, VA, and Tammy Slayton and her husband Shawn of Lawrenceburg, KY, and ten grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors will be 2:00 PM Thursday at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville, TN.
Mr. Allen was a US Marine and a retired Environmental Analyst with UTC Aerospace Systems in Tullahoma, TN.
An online guestbook for the Allen family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel. (615) 893-5151.
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Dave was the very best step dad you could ever imagined. So thankful God sent him to us. He taught me many things.
Tammy Slayton
September 07, 2021 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
Dave, you were such a sweet and gentle man. We shared the love of your little dog Sofie. I pray that Jesus wraps his loving arms around his family and friends to comfort them. Sincerely, Debra Smith
Debra Smith
March 08, 2021 | Murfreesboro, TN | Neighbor
Dave was a wonderful man he will be sadly missed.I had great times with him and Monie some I will never for get RIP Dave.
Billie Horskins
March 08, 2021 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
