Jesse Lavern Allen

Jesse Lavern Allen, born July 21,1955 of Greenbrier, TN, passed away on February 22, 2023. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family to be with Jesus and his loved ones who have gone on before him. He is preceded in death by his father, J.L Allen, mother, Nedia Allen, brother, Jeffrey Allen, and niece Grace Ambrose.

Jesse is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol Diane Allen, his two daughters, Emily Low (her husband Mike Low), and Heather Hoover (her husband Michael Hoover).

Jesse was an outstanding musician and a member of the Kingsbury High School band in Memphis, TN from 1969-1973. He joined the United States Army in 1974 where he served in “Pershing’s Own” Army band based in Washington D.C. for six years.  

Jesse loved taking his family to the lake where they saved turtles to later release them back. He was an excellent tuba player and played as often as he could. He also loved to be riding or working on one of his motorcycles or bicycles.

Jesse loved going to the tracks, photographing, and train watching. His father and grandfather both worked for the railroad.

Jesse enjoyed going to the gun range. He was such a loving spirit that once a deer came up to keep him company while he was shooting. He loved to be in nature and take in all of God’s glory. He appreciated every sunrise, sunset, and thunderstorm. Storm watching with their Daddy will always be a special memory for his girls. He especially loved the mountains and lighthouses.

Jesse was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Goodlettsville, TN, where he served as a deacon. Any time the church doors were open, he would be there. He never missed an opportunity to share his testimony. His prayers for all the members did not cease outside the church house. He was especially fond of his pastor, Brother Brian Johnson.

Jesse will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

The family will receive friends Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 2pm until 6pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be conducted 10am Monday with Pastor Brian Johnson officiating at the funeral home. A military burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Mike Lowe, Michael Hoover, James Ambrose, Daniel Curly, Steve Turman and Justin Myers serving as pallbearers.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the Allen family.