Mack Allen

Mack ”Shorty” Allen, age 79, of Henry, Tenn., died Saturday, September 20, 2014, at his residence in Henry, Tenn.

Mack married Katie "Cookie" Snyder Allen October 18, 1968 and she survives.   He was a member and Deacon at Mansfield Baptist Church.   He Loved his Lord and his family and Grandchildren very much.  Mack was a lifelong farmer and retired after 36 Years at Haldex in Paris, TN.   He enjoyed Fishing and 4-Wheeler riding.

Mack was born May 27, 1935 in Trezevant, TN to the late Homer Allen and the late Tennessee Josephine Ervin Allen.

Besides his wife, Mack is also survived by his One Daughter,  Katie Jo (Keith) Foster of Henry, Tenn.;  Two Sons,  Eddie Paul (Kim) Allen of Henry, Tenn,  William Mack (Teresa) Allen of McKenzie, Tenn;  Two Sisters,  Mary Ann (Vernon) Melton of Henry, Tenn,  Judy Rodorigo of Cullman, Ala;  Sister-in-laws, Sue Allen, Virginia Allen, Allene Allen, and Jennie Allen;  Seven Grandchildren, Tyler Allen and special friend Shelby Beecham,  Sarah Allen and special friend Jeremy Wardlow,  Alicia (James) Dyer, Brent Brewer, Jeffrey Allen, Justin (Kara) Owen, and Heather (Brady) Jackson;  Great Grandchildren, Alaina Allen, Alaska Allen, Charli Kate Dyer, Madison Wardlow, Aubrey Jackson, and Emily Jackson.;  and Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Besides his Parents, Mack was also preceded in death by Sisters, Lydone Fuller, Lynora Muzzall, Esther Glover, Ima Jean Allen, Billie June Allen;  Brothers, Paul Allen, Lloyd Allen, Henry Ford Allen, Lubie Allen, Virgil Allen, Fred Allen and Billie Nathan Allen.


Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 4 – 8 pm Monday, September 22, 2014 and from 10 am – 1 pm Tuesday, September 23, 2014.     The Funeral Service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Mark McSwain, Gerry Gallimore, and Earl Williams will officiate.   Pallbearers will be Lonnie Allen, Gary Allen,  Jody Mack Allen,  Mike Allen,  Lynn Melton, Timmy Allen, Kenny Allen, and Billy Allen.       Honorary Pallbearers will be Earl Williams, Roy Lee Ray, Jimmy Hopper, Curtis Neal, Bo Smith and Sammy Conger.

Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Henry, Tenn.

Memorials may be made to:  Mansfield Baptist Church, c/o Linda Neal, 100 Mansfield Rd., Mansfield, TN 38236   or    Hoof Beats of Hope, 840 Osage Crossland Rd., Puryear, TN  38251.

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