Richard Keith “Rick” Allen, 73, of Killen, passed away on November 19, 2025. He was a retired railroad worker, a member of the Tennessee City Masonic Lodge #548 in Dickson, TN, and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his mother, Ora Lee Jones Allen, brothers Terry Allen (Linda) and Ottis Coy Allen, nieces and nephews Lisa Allen Childers, Brian Allen, Cale Allen, and Lori Allen Leonard, as well as several great nieces, nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ottis Gentry Allen, and his brother, Joel Allen.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 12:00pm at Allen Cemetery, with Bro. Terry Herston officiating. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Zack Sinyard, Brian Allen, Dennis Killen, Morris Williams, Wayne Bailey, and Buster Littrell. Honorary pallbearers will be P.I. LeMay, Cale Allen, and Steve Childers.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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