Steve Doyle Allen

Steve was born May 7, 1960 in Chattanooga. He was a United States Navy Veteran and was of the Baptist faith.

He was retired from Akzo Nobel after many years of service.

Steve was an avid motorcyclist and loved to travel.

His son, Blake Allen; father, Doyle Allen; and brother Tony Allen preceded him in death.

Survivors include his mother, Evelyn Schirmer of Chattanooga; wife, Patricia Allen of Ooltewah; son, Nicholas Pereira of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Bella Pereira and Christian Pereira of Chattanooga; brothers, Mike (Sonya) Allen of Harrison; Scott (Jennifer) Allen of Long Boat Key, Florida; aunt, Helen (Charles) Hoge of Rome, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

Steve has a strong sense and deep love for his family. He will be remembered as a great Papa to his grandchildren and will be sincerely missed by his family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Rev. Bill Mason officiating. Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, at www.stjude.org.

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.