Tommy Dean Allen

Tommy Dean Allen, age 67, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was born to Guy Allen and Shirley Redfern on January 23, 1957, in Durant, Oklahoma. Tommy graduated from Bokchito High School in 1975 and attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He worked as a water well driller for Kenneth Curtis and he also worked and retired from Northrop Grumman as an aircraft mechanic. On August 12, 1988, he married Diannia Lousie(Wilson) Allen in Hurst, Texas. Tommy had a deep passion for working on and restoring older vehicles. Anyone who knew him was certain to hear a story or two about his latest projects. He cherished working side by side with Diannia to raise and care for their cattle and manage the daily farming and ranching operations. An avid outdoorsman, Tommy loved hunting whitetails and fishing whenever he had the chance. In addition to his many interests, Tommy had a special love for his cats. He often shared humorous stories about their antics, bringing smiles to everyone around him. His cats were not just pets; they were cherished companions that added joy to his life. Although Tommy and Diannia had no children of their own, his brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews were his entire world. The kids looked up to Tommy as a source of guidance in their lives, and he made it a point to be present at every birthday, school function, and important event he could attend. To all of us, Tommy was a larger-than-life figure, and our hearts and lives will forever be changed by the profound impact he had on each of us. He is preceded in death by his father Gary Allen and mother Shirley Kay Redfern; his sister Penny Smith; brothers Leroy Allen, Carl and Doyle Smith, and his nephew Kolton Smith. Left to cherish his memory are his brother Steven Smith and wife Alana of Milburn, Oklahoma; his sister Hope Redfern and partner Mike Babb of Blue, Oklahoma; sister Sherry Scibek of Bokchito, Oklahoma; his niece Kaleigh Herring and husband Dallas of Milburn, Oklahoma; niece Misty Babb of Blue, Oklahoma; his nephew Tracy Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; nieces Peggy Dugger and Alicia Williams both of Fort Worth, Texas and Niece Amanda Williams of Cleburne, Texas. Nephew Micah Wilson and partner Steve Barnes of Sherman, Texas and Niece Jami Wilson-Clay of Albany, Oklahoma . Tommy also leaves behind several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Calvin McGee who was like a son to him along with Calvin’s wife Kaci and their sons Ethan and Tanner are also left to cherish his memory. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6Z3RNSM76NKMHCFF

Tommy Dean Allen

January 23, 1957 - October 31, 2024