Johnnie “Gat” Allen, Sr. passed away July 31, 2021, after a brief illness. He was retired from TVA, a member of Greenhill First Baptist Church, and a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Aleutian Islands during World War ll. Survivors include: Son: Johnnie Allen, Jr. (Carolyn) Daughters: Gail Allen Smith, Sandra Allen & Melissa Allen Grandchildren: Craig Smith, Shea Lasiter, Josh Smith, Candy Littrell, Hannah Ross Melanie Mitchell & Stephaine Shannon (12) Great grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents: Turner Allen & Fannie Davis Allen Wife: Norma Jeanette Allen Brothers: Paul Allen, A.D. Allen, Edison Allen & Bill Allen Sisters: Aileen Allen Camp & Willie Tee Allen Jones Son-in-law: Jamie Smith Visitation with the family will be on Monday, August 2, 2021, from 1:00 – 3:00pm, at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 3:00pm, in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Gregg Woodard officiating. Burial will follow in Allen Cemetery with full military honors at the graveside. Pallbearers will be: Craig Smith, Josh Smith, John-Paul Littrell, Andrew Mitchell, Shannon Littrell, Kevin Mitchell & Will Smith. The family would like to express their appreciation for all of the calls and prayers during their loved ones brief illness.
