Michael Anthony "Tony" Allen

Michael Anthony "Tony" Allen age 63 passed away Thursday afternoon, January 29, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1962 in Chicago, IL to his parents, the late Dewel and Dolores Jones Allen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Allen and nephew, Christopher Allen. He was a factory worker, a pizza delivery guy and member of the Church of Christ. Tony enjoyed car racing, Vanderbilt sports and rock-n-roll music. He survived by a niece, Ashley Shepherd of Dowelltown; nephew, Kevin Allen of Nashville; great-nieces and nephews, Taylor Allen, Katelyn Allen, Jonathan Judkins, Peyton Shepherd, Cameron Allen, Riley Austin, Autumn Allen. Graveside services and interment will be 1:30 PM Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Bonham Cemetery with Bro. Billy Martin officiating. There will not be any visitation or services at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at Bonham Cemetery for the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Allen family.