MSGT E-8 Jefferies D. Allen Jr. (USAR Ret)
July 1, 1959 ~ September 26, 2022
Born in:
Chattanooga, TN
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
MSGT E-8 Jefferies D. Allen, Jr. (USAR Ret), 63, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022.
A native of Chattanooga, TN, Jeff was a son of Jefferies D. Allen, Sr. and of the late Gail Allen. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tracy M. Allen.
MSGT Allen proudly served in the U.S. Army. He later worked at the Charles George VA Medical Center for many years in radiology services.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Cynthia A. Chancey Allen; daughter, Alicia M. Allen Khim; son, Eric R. Allen; sister, Jennifer Allen Mills; grandchildren, Ryleigh A. Rockwell, Liam Khim, Anthoney Allen, Gabriella Allen, and Cambelle Khim; and numerous siblings-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. Interment will take place at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain.
Services
Funeral Service: October 8, 2022 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial:
Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)252-3535
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My big brother. My go to for advice and a laugh. The most accomplished man I have ever known. I will miss you greatly until we all meet again.
So sorry and shocked to hear about Jeff. He and Cindy have been great neighbors for the past almost 30 years, I just talked to him about 2 weeks ago and he was getting ready to retire. We will miss seeing him working in the yard and seeing him in his daily runs. Please know we are praying for the family and Cindy if you need anything please let us know. John & Jackie Sparks
This is such a tremendous loss. Jeff was such a good friend. Cindy I’ll continue to pray for you and your family.
Little Jeff is what we all called him. He was so much like his Dad Jeff. He had accomplished so much in his life time. I know he will be missed and his memories cherished. Our Prayers & Thoughts, From the daughter of John & Joyce Allen, brother of Little Jeff’s Dad.
So sorry for yor loss Praying for you
So ,so sorry Cindy for your and the family ‘s great loss. May God give you all comfort and peace in this heartbreaking time .Try to remember all the happy times Jeff was always cooking up ! With love and Hugs Toni and family Dan, Ben and Eric
Cindy,
We only now heard about Jeff’s passing and send our deepest condolences. We have good memories of him from Ft. Knox.
Bill and Carmen Amado
Jeff was a student at Fort Knox and return to Fort Knox, I believe two more times. So sorry for Cindy and his children hearing of his passing. May God comfort his family.
Rest in peace my friend