January 14, 2024
Mr. James Dean Allen, age 52 of Smithville, passed away Saturday afternoon at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He was a member of the Smithville Church of Christ, an EMT Instructor at TN Tech and was a critical care paramedic for 26 years. James was a big family man that enjoyed anything involving his children and grandchildren. He also was a happy go lucky guy that loved joking around. He chose to make life fun.
Mr. Allen was born on October 18, 1971 in Spencer, TN. Preceding him in death were his parents, JL and Linda Allen, step-sister, Daphne Shockley and father-in-law, Aubrey Wright.
The family has chosen to honor James request to be cremated. There will be a memorial service held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 and Bro. Houston Austin will officiate.
Survivors include his wife, Teena Wright Allen, 2 sons, Nathan (Brittney) Gard and Ben (Traci) Gard, 6 grandchildren, Paityn, MaKenlee, Addison, Logan, Reese and Axel, sister, Dana Shoemake, Stepmother, Diana Allen, stepsister, Angie Smith, Niece, Paige Shoemake, mother-in-law, Betty Jo Wright, sister-in-law, Misty (Jason) Poss, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.