Edd was born on August 8, 1927 in Cadiz, KY, the son of the late Ellis and Oka Baker Allen. He was retired as a Security Guard for Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Prior to his employment as a security guard he operated Edd’s Grocery in Jackson for 17 years and later owned and operated Allen’s Electric Company.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Harley Allen, Sr, Herbert Allen of Jackson and Browdas Allen of Cadiz, KY, three sisters Sylvia Quick, Virginia Allen and Rubell Allen all of Jackson, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Fincher Allen; daughters, Connie Allen Robinson (Jim) and Lorri Allen Moore (Brad); granddaughters, Jill Robinson and Tara Rogers (Craig); and two great grandchildren, Caden Rogers and Payton Rogers and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Tuesday evening, March 19, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Ridgecrest Cemetery with Bro. Edgar Pierce officiating.
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