Tommy was born October 31, 1939 in Halifax County to the late Charles Arthur Allen and Ollie Gums Allen.
He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and served in the US Army.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Jewel Allen of the home; his children, Cathy Crochet and her husband Clinny and Todd Allen and his wife Paula both of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren, Samantha Allen of Gainsville, FL and T.J. Allen, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; his brother Wayne Allen and his wife Carolyn of Littleton.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 2, 2017 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Sue Owens officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.
