Buford Lee Allen

Buford Lee Allen obituary, Hartselle, AL

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Buford Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle on Feb. 16, 2026.
Funeral service for Buford Lee Allen, Sr. , 86, will be Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Geoff Halbrooks officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.

Mr. Allen passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1939, in Morgan County, to Benton Allen and Katie Terry Allen, who preceded him in death.

He was employed by 3M Company as a Maker Operator for Line D-4, Film Plant, in Decatur, prior to his retirement, from 30 + years of service. He loved taking his family on vacations and spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He was a United States Army Veteran.

Survivors include
Son - Buford Lee Allen, Jr.

Grandchildren - Zachary Allen and Dustin King

Great Grandchildren - Chaseton Allen, Anna Allen, Mollie King and Graicen King

Pallbearers will be Zachary Allen, Chaseton Allen, Kelly Townson, Ben Townson, Dustin King, and Don Boger.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)

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Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle

1600 Highway 31 P O Box 427, Hartselle, AL 35640

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