Dean Orbrey Allen

Funeral Services for Orbrey Dean Allen, age 72, of Cookeville, will be Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Carlen Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 3, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Dean passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at his home following an extended illness. He was born November 22, 1941 in Smithville TN to George Allen and the late Ruby Carter Allen. Mr. Allen was a member of the Church of Christ and had worked as a salesman for Two Rivers Ford for many years. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, and cooking for his friends and family. Dean knew all the old western movies but never tired of watching them, and game shows were a favorite. Mr. Allen is survived by three children; Kevin Allen (wife Sherri) of Lebanon, Jeff Allen (wife Connie) of Lebanon and Deana Grady (husband Tim) of Cookeville. He is also survived by three step-children; Tracey Thomas of Gainesboro, Tim Thomas (wife Lori) of Kansas City, MO, and Terry Thomas (Tammy) of Gainesboro. In addition Dean is survived by one sister; Sue Flatt (husband Bill) of Tampa FL and three brothers; James Allen (wife Diane) of Ringold GA, Tony Allen (wife Jeanette) of PA, and Jerry Allen (wife Debbie) of KY. He has nine grandchildren; Joshua, Jenny, Justin, Cody and Caleb Allen, Megan Hastings, Travis Grady, Jessica Phillips and Beth Boles: four step-grandchildren; Tracy Thomas, Janna Thomas, Alyssa Burns, and Matthew Thomas as well as six great-grandchildren; Mia Hastings, Emery Hastings, Mireya Allen, Audrey and Alli Phillips and Braylinn Boles. In addition to his mother, Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Alcorn Allen, and a brother, Ray Allen. Pallbearers will be Cody, Justin and Caleb Allen, Matthew Thomas, Josh Allen and Andy Bullington. Bro. Mike Webb will be conducting the services.