Randy Charles Allen
September 15, 1949 ~ September 18, 2016
Randy Charles Allen, 67, of Linden passed away September 18, 2016 at his home. Mr. Allen was born September 15, 1949 in Texarkana, AR. to Charles Edgar Monk Allen and Olene Simmons Allen. Randy was a life long resident of Linden and he graduated from Linden-Kildare High School. He joined the United States Army in July 1969 and served in Vietnam till 1971. Randy was a master craftsman at making knives, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and welding. Randy was a member of Linden United Methodist Church and was baptized on April 9, 1950.
Randy will live in our hearts forever. He had a sense of humor, loved to camp on Amys land, loved and adored his dog, Slim, loved watching old movies on tv and he loved listening to 60s music.
Survivors include one sister, Candy Sue Allen Hall and husband Daniel; niece, Amy Michelle Loosier and husband Dennis; one nephew, Jeffrey Allen Hall and wife Brandy; great nephews, John Britton Moss, Charles Dalton Loosier and Parker Allen Hall all of Tyler, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edgar Monk and Olene Simmons Allen.
Services will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday September 22, 2016 at the Linden Cemetery with Pastor Michael Bedevian officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
There will be a time of visitation from 10:00 until 11:00a.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Linden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 338 Linden, TX 75563 or Wounded Warriors, Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.
Randy will live in our hearts forever. He had a sense of humor, loved to camp on Amys land, loved and adored his dog, Slim, loved watching old movies on tv and he loved listening to 60s music.
Survivors include one sister, Candy Sue Allen Hall and husband Daniel; niece, Amy Michelle Loosier and husband Dennis; one nephew, Jeffrey Allen Hall and wife Brandy; great nephews, John Britton Moss, Charles Dalton Loosier and Parker Allen Hall all of Tyler, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edgar Monk and Olene Simmons Allen.
Services will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday September 22, 2016 at the Linden Cemetery with Pastor Michael Bedevian officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
There will be a time of visitation from 10:00 until 11:00a.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Linden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 338 Linden, TX 75563 or Wounded Warriors, Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.
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I can't remember a time I didn't know you my friend. Prayers for the family
From carrying me fishing at Club Lake when I was little to showing me how to pack a survival backpack last month,I'll miss you my friend till we meet again,Kyle
Will miss running into him around town he was always friendly. Will miss the short visits, praying for Candy &your family. Linda Lumpkins
I love you so much "Uncle Gook"
" Indeed, I am saddened to learn that youre mourning the loss of your dear Randy. However, it saddens our God even more. No doubt, you have many fond memories which will resurface from time to time. And because you do have memories, certainly shows that almighty God has memories as well. Therefore, with full confidence you can take comfort in knowing that he longs to restore perfect life to all those in his memory (Job 14:13-15; Rev 21:3, 4). Please accept my condolences at this most distressing time."
Randy (Gook) you were a one of a kind and you will be missed so dearly. Our visits will remain in my memory and heart. I pray for your family and friends, because there will be a hole in this world without your personality. I'm not sure why your daughter (Amanda Allen) and grandson were not mentioned in your obituary. You were so proud of her. I pray that someone reached out to her to let her know of your passing. Until we meet again, old friend… Please watch over my family and me. I hope you know how much you will be missed. Love you Gook!
I will always treasure the friendship we shared over the years, lots of laughs, and good times. Thanks again for your service spent in our U S Army, serving in Vietnam, what an honor! You will be greatly missed, for you had many friends. Prayers go out to your family.
Randy was good friend and a Proud Veteran. I had the pleasure to laugh and help him as he did me also. One thing that always stood out about Randy was he would always give you something to take with you before you left. I send prayers to the family and hope you remember him with a smile. A Vietnam buddy Dave Clark
Shared a lot of laughs with Randy back in the day. So sorry for your loss.
My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of Randy.May you find comfort in your loving memories and the warmth of family and friends. A scripture that has uplifted many who have experienced such a loss, is found at Revelation 21:4. There it describes a time when death and pain will be gone forever. We will even see our loved ones again who we have lost in death (John 5:28 & 29). It is our hope that these words bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time as well. Once again, please accept our condolences as you deal with your loss.