Allen, William "Bill" (Decatur)

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2021
William Allen
William Allen
William “Bill” Allen, 74, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his residence.

He was the son of the late Fred and Mozelle Parris Allen. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. He retired from Duracell Corp. after 42 years in the Chemical Lab and was an avid farmer.

He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law: Sara Joyce and Edd Wilson; sister: Faye Allen Brown; brother-in-law: David Lewallen

He is survived by his wife: Connie Lewallen Allen of Decatur; son: Shane Allen of Decatur; grandson: Chance Allen of Decatur; brother: David (Lavada) Allen of Decatur; uncle: Bobby (Pat) Parris of Decatur; brother-in-law: Don (Karen) Lewallen of Chattanooga; sister-in-law: Pam Lewallen of Cleveland and brother-in-law Wayne Brown of Decatur; several nieces, nephews, other extended family, and many friends.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Beta Cemetery.

The funeral home will be open from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service for friends to pay their respects.

Pallbearers will include: Ryan Aikman, Tony Charles, Colton Johnson, Matt Clayton, John Grissom, and Fred Miller.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church (276 Agency Creek Rd, Decatur, Tn. 37322).

Due to Covid 19 regulations we ask that you bring and wear your mask during the service and practice social distancing.

Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Allen Family.

Please go to www.decaturfuneralsandcremations.com and sign the guest book and offer your condolences and memories. Arrangements entrusted to Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 423-334-3661.
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