Allen Randolph "Dolph" Webb

Allen Randolph "Dolph" Webb obituary

Allen Randolph "Dolph" Webb

Allen Webb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Webb Funeral Home - Shelbyville on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Allen Randolph "Dolph" Webb, 54, died Thursday, August 28, 2025 unexpectedly at his home in Louisville. A native of Shelbyville, he was the son of the late Anne Foree Kavanaugh Webb and Robert Reed Webb. He was a graduate of Shelby County High School and attended Jefferson Community College, Shelby Campus. His career began at Katayama American in Shelbyville, where he served as supervisor overseeing production schedules. He then worked as production supervisor for Plastech in Louisville, where he set up daily production line-ups. He was most recently employed as production supervisor for Sypris Technologies, where he assigned jobs throughout the welding, machining and assembly departments. In his leisure time, he enjoyed football and was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers. He also enjoyed going to the gun range, where he was an excellent marksman. He was Episcopalian by faith.

Survivors include his brother, R. Ross Webb of Shelbyville.

Cremation has been selected in accordance with his wishes. A private graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery, and the cremated remains will be privately interred at Grove Hill Cemetery on the family plot.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Webb Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.webbfuneralhome.com.

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