William Allen Obituary
William G. Allen (Speedy), 75, of Meigs County, TN passed away on Monday December 8, 2025 at his home.
He worked at Aztec for years. He loved riding in his motorcycle and spending time with family. He loved his family, grandkids, and great grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie; parents, Short and Mae Allen; grandson, Nicholas Allen; nephew, Jeffery Crackel; and several aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anita Allen; sons, Bryan Allen, Steve (Wendi) Allen, William (Sarah) Allen; grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother, Carl Allen, Darryl Allen; sister, Trish Allen; several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at a Visitation on Saturday December 20, 2025 from 12:00-2:00 pm at Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311. He will be laid to rest at Beta Cemetery at 3:00pm.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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