Blake James Allen

Blake James Allen, age 39 of rural Veedersburg passed away unexpectedly in his home, Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born in Danville, IL January 17, 1986 to Jamie West Allen and the late Bryan Lee Allen who passed away December 21, 2008. Blake was a 2004 graduate of Fountain Central High School where he was in the welding tech program. A few days following graduation, Blake was employed by Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems in Lebanon as a welder/fabricator where he remained employed until his death. Blake loved the outdoors…hunting, fishing, bow shooting, riding UTVs, RC vehicles, cooking on the grill and enjoyed helping out on the family farm. The guys at the fertilizer plant and on the farm affectionately nicknamed him 'Bo Diddley'. He was laid back, very content with his life and would do anything to help others. He loved his nieces, nephews, dog and was an animal lover. Surviving along with his mother Jamie, are: three brothers; Christen (Kristin) Allen of Veedersburg, Nathan Allen of Mellott and Derrik (Allison) Allen of Veedersburg. Two grandmothers also survive; Myrna Cunningham Allen Boggs and Doris Keller West McClain both of Veedersburg. Nieces and nephews; JD Allen, Grady Allen, Emmy Allen, Annabelle Allen. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. He was preceded in death by his father Bryan, grandfathers Jim Allen and Dick West, his great-grandparents King and Helen Cunningham. Visitation hours are 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Friday, May 23, 2025 with funeral services to follow at 4:00 PM with Pastor Greg McDonald officiating, at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington. Memorial contributions in Blake's memory are preferred to West Central Indiana Friends of the NRA. Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.