Kenneth R. Allen Sr.

Kenneth R. Allen Sr. obituary, Nashville, TN

Kenneth R. Allen Sr.

Kenneth Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services - Nashville on Jul. 24, 2025.

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Kenneth Allen, Sr. passed from this life July 12, 2025.
He is survived by son Kenneth Allen, Jr. (Jeannie) Allen, son Danial Allen (Sarah), and daughter, Lacy Allen. Grandchildren: Randy Wayne Brown, Zachary Braden Cunningham, David Biggs, Marsha, Annabelle, Kaylen, Madelyn, Logan, Evan, Lincoln, London, Paris, Italy & Rome Feltner, Lola and Brooklyn Cassidy; Great Grandchildren; Sierra, Gavin, Alex, Dahlia, Benjamin and Sidney; Siblings; Robert, Roy, Stella Stacey and; and half siblings; Carolyn Cravens, Rosetta and Shirley; mother to Kenneth Jr, Glenda D Allen.
Mr. Allen is predeceased by his father, Kenneth D Allen; mother, Etta Craven; and step mother; Loretta Allen; brothers Lonnie and Roger Allen and Half brother Dewone Allen.
In his spare time, Kenneth enjoyed working small engines. He owned his own roofing business until he retired about 15 year ago. He will be greatly missed all those who knew and loved him.
Full arrangements will be announced as soon as they are available.
Arrangements proudly provided by West Nashville and Bellevue's only family owned and run funeral home, Compassion Funeral and Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, Tennessee 37209. 615-857-9955.

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