Herbert Thomas Allen Jr.

Born: December 21, 1926, Buntyn Station, Memphis, TN

Died: March 1, 2022, Memphis, TN

Herbert Thomas Allen, Jr. went into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on March 1, 2022. Tommy was the father of Cathy Housholder (Jon); Ty Allen (Debbie) and Holly Moser (Chris); Debbie Christianson (Bob); Rhonda Caylor (Don); father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather to 60.

He is survived in death by his brother Don Allen (JoAnn) of Memphis, TN and preceded in death by his beloved wife Jean Eikner Allen affectionately known by most as MawMaw.

Herbert Allen was known by several names, Tommy, Herb, Dad, PawPaw, Uncle Tommy and friend. He attended and graduated from Messick School. Upon graduation, Tommy joined the US Navy in 1944. He entered fighter pilot training at Corpus Christy, TX., during World War 2 and received an honorable discharge in 1945. While in pilot training at St. Mary's College in California, Tommy gave his life to Christ.

On December 25, 1944, Herbert T. Allen Jr. and Jean Eikner eloped and were married in Hernando, MS. They were married for 73 years until her passing.

Upon leaving the Navy in 1945, Tommy joined his father in business at H. T. Allen and Sons Concrete. Tommy also joined his father in becoming a charter Masonic member at Normal Masonic Lodge, Memphis, TN. Tommy also served for 15 years as a Shelby County Deputy Sheriff rising to the rank of Assistant Chief for the Reserves. Tommy worked for several prominent general contractors and eventually owned his own company when he obtained his multi-engine-complex civilian's pilot license to fly around the country and manage his construction jobs. During this time Tommy also managed the construction of the cafeteria and gymnasium at Evangelical Christian School, Cordova TN. Tommy retired at age 65. Upon retirement, he and Jean joined Mississippi River Ranger Shooting Club, and SASS, Single Action Shooting Society.

Tommy was an outdoor enthusiast. He camped, fished, scuba-dived, water skied, hunted, crafted leather and built firearms just to name a few of his hobbies that he preformed with excellence and his word was his bond.

Tommy was a born-again follower of Jesus Christ and served Christ as a Godly husband for 73 years, father, brother, deacon, Sunday School leader, youth leader and many other areas of service. Up until his last month of his life, he held weekly Bible studies in his home. He was a long-time member of Park Avenue Baptist Church/Audubon Park Baptist.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to St. Jude Hospital