Benjamin Spencer Allen

Benjamin Spencer Allen obituary

Benjamin Spencer Allen

Benjamin Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Smith Funeral Home - Lexington on Feb. 9, 2026.
Obituary

Benjamin Spencer (Benny Barney) Allen, passed from his earthly body. Sunrise August 10, 1943 – Sunset January 24, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer Buckner, Jr. and Carrie Allen Cummins (Jesse), Brother, Thomas Buckner. Brother-in-Law, Barry Moore. Grandparents, Spencer Buckner, Sr. and Kate Buckner, Gabe & Grace B. Allen. Aunts Mary (Buckner) Fabre and Drucilla Allen Johnson. Uncles, Willis and Benjamin Allen. He is survived by a faithful, devoted, and loving Wife, Regina Moore Allen. Two daughters, Anjelica Allen and Courtney Hunn. Three Sons, Tony Allen (Chantell) Benjamin Salyers, and Terry Allen. One Brother, Phillip C. Walker. A host of Grand Children and Great-Grand Children. "Benny Barney", Benny Red", "Red", was a 1962 Graduate of Dunbar High School and a member of the Bearcats Basketball Team. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Radarman. He was a retiree from Parker Seal, UK Physical Plant, and Eastern State Hospital. He was a Member of the Swahili Elks Lodge and proud Member of the Royal Gents.

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