Gary Allen Obituary
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Gary was born Tuesday, February 14, 1967 in Cookeville, Tennessee, and he was the son of the late Homer Douglas Allen and the late Joyce Faye (Frazier) Allen.
Gary was a loving son, husband, father, Papa, uncle, and friend. He worked for the City of Cookeville Water Department for 30 years as a Water Distribution Foreman. He loved to fish, and hunt, and his family was his everything especially his grandboys.
Gary is survived by, Wife of 39 years, Charlotte Allen; his son, Brad Allen; his daughter, Ashley Madden and her husband, Tyler; 2 Grandchildren, Jake and Hunter Madden; Mother-in-law, Betty Elrod; Aunt, Sue Frazier; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by, Special Cousin, Rhonda Frazier; Maternal Grandparents, Sears and Mildred Frazier; Paternal Grandparents, Steve and Mable Allen; Uncle, Charles Frazier; Father-in-law, Johnny Elrod; Special Pet, Murphy.
Funeral Service for Gary Allen will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Benningfield officiating. Interment will follow in the Smyrna Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 10:00 am until the time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
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