Anthony V. "Tony" Allen

Anthony V. "Tony" Allen obituary, Melvin, KY

Anthony V. "Tony" Allen

Anthony Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin on Feb. 9, 2026.
Anthony V. "Tony" Allen, age 47 of Melvin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. He was born July 10, 1978 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Carol Hall Allen & the late Gary Allen. He was the husband of Tiffany Williams Allen. He was a supervisor for Southeast State Correctional Complex and member of Wheelwright Fire Dept. Along with his wife and mother he is survived by his Daughter: Taylor Makell Allen of Melvin, Kentucky; Sister: Tabitha (Greg) Neeley of Melvin, Kentucky; Father & Mother-in-law: Charlie (Karen) Williams of Wheelwright, Kentucky; Brother-in-law: Charlie (Jamie) Williams of Bevinsville, Kentucky; Sister-in-law: Elizabeth (Johnny) Spears of Wheelwright, Kentucky; Nieces & Nephews: Johnna, Emily, Jaxson, Kingsley, Adalyn & Garrett; Great Nephew: Maverick; Special Niece & Nephew: Ethan & Jamsey; Special Friend: Matthew Smith; Special Pets: Bella & Dixie. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Visitation will begin Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6pm at Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church., Bypro, Kentucky and will continue all day Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1pm at the church with Freewill Baptist Ministers & Others officiating

Burial will follow at Allen Family Cemetery, Melvin, Kentucky

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