05/22/2018
Michael D. Allen, 57, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Carthage.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery.
Mr. Allen was born August 3, 1960, in Center, to Jesse Truman Allen Jr. “Bubba” and Iris Marie McLean Allen. He loved reading his Bible, motorcycles, and spending time with his grandchildren and other family members. Mr. Allen was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by
Daughters:
Alyse Tibbs and husband, Michael, of Carthage
Christina Wills and husband, Ricky Joe, of Carthage
Grandchildren:
Landon LaGrone
Kali Fulsom
Riley Wills
Ryder Wills
Avery Prudhomme
Brother: Terry Allen and wife, Jan, of Joaquin
Aunts:
Shirley Carter of Shelbyville
Marilyn Allen of Natalia
Nephew: J. B. Raymond and wife, Jennifer, of Center
Great-Niece: McKynzie Bush
Great-Nephews:
Justin Raymond
Jaxon Raymond
Numerous cousins and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Parents: Jesse Truman Allen Jr. “Bubba” and Iris Marie McLean Allen
Grandparents: Roy McLean, Rachel McLean, Jesse Truman Allen Sr., Evelyn O’Neill
Uncles: Alton McLean, Donald McLean
A special thanks to his personal caregivers, Faye Bridge and Diane Briggs. Also, thanks to Carthage Healthcare and HeartsWay Hospice for their compassionate care.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
