Chris Allen

Chris Allen, age 45 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Paris, TN.

He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, and music.  Chris was very creative and loved to make things with his hands.  He enjoyed being with family.

Christopher was born July 29, 1973, in Paris, TN, to Regina Allen of Henry, TN, and Ricky Allen (Rebecca French) of Paris, TN.

Along with his parents, he is also survived by two daughters, Kylie Allen of Jackson, TN, and Destany Allen of Henry, TN; one son, Koby Jones of Parsons, TN; one stepdaughter, Alexis Gouge of Paris, TN; one stepson, Fabian Gouge of Paris, TN; one half-sister, Rikkian Allen of Paris, TN; grandparents, Joe (Margaret) Allen of Paris, TN; four grandchildren, Kane Allen, Righteous Allen, Koda Ingram, and Waylon Ingram; special friend, Retha Smith of Henry, TN; two aunts, Susie Rayburn Lee of Tampa, FL, and Vicky Jo (David) Paschall of Puryear, TN; one uncle, Jerry Rayburn of McKenzie, TN; one niece, Savanna Allen; and two nephews, Shawn Allen Bricker and Cashton Halstead.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth & Lucille Rayburn.

Arrangements will be handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN, 38242.  Visitation will be Monday, March 11, 2019, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, and continue Tuesday, March 12, 2019, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.  The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 1:00 pm at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home, with Wilbur Farmer officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Paul Melton, Jeremy Pugh, James “Binbo” Henderson, Fabian Gouge, Anthony Grande, and Kenny Allen.

Burial will be in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Cemetery in Springville, TN.

Memorials may be made to:  The Chris Allen Family, c/o Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.