Robert Allen Obituary
Robert was born in Johnson City, TN, to Jesse and Wilma Greene Allen. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hardin and Goldie Greene, and Jess Sr and Iliff Allen; uncles Odell Greene and Lynn Greene.
Robert was a Pipe Fitter and worked for Moody Sprinkler Systems. Robert would give you the shirt off his back. He enjoyed gardening, helping his wife, Kimberly, with canning, and he loved working on his 1973 Camaro, just like the one he and Kimberly ran away in.
Survivors include his parents age his wife Kimberly Koski Allen, stepdaughter, Tiffany Tuck (Morgan), step grandchildren, Ally, Autumn, Alex. and Tristian; sisters-in-law, Ruthie Koski, and Kelly Privette; and brother-in-law, Keith McDonald; uncle Stanley Greene (Carolyn) aunt Mary Lee Shepard, best friends Joey Smith and Tony Davis.
Memorial services will be Saturday December 20, 2025 1:00 PM at Bethel View Baptist Church, 156 Maple View DR. Bristol, TN 37620 with Pastor Andy Woods officiating.
Special Thanks to Moody Sprinkler Systems for all their love and support.
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