Allen, Matthew Henry – age 70, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2010. He attended Beardsley Jr. High School Class of 1957. He was preceded in death by: mother, Cassie McGee; brother, Donald Williams and sister, Barbara Billingsley. He leaves to cherish his memories: brothers, James “Papa” (Yolanda), Paul “Dusty” (Yolanda) and Alvin (Mattie) McKenzie of Knoxville, TN; sisters, Juliette Day of Atlanta, GA and Debra (Louis) McKnight of Hopkinsville, KY; brotherly friend, Puddin (Tammy) Johnson; former wife, Loretta Allen; devoted friends, Mary Cline, Jimmie Duncan, Larry Carr, Moran family, Green Turf Golf Association and many devoted nieces, nephews and other family members. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Unity Mortuary 11:00 – 12:00 with services to follow. Elder Terence Pitchford officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

This obituary was posted on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 at 4:09 pm.
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