Carl David Allen: Obituary

Mr. Carl David Allen, age 85, of Blairsville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Allen was born on Dec. 25, 1932 in Nebo, LA, the son of the late Jim Dave Allen and the late Vera Thurmond Allen. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Carl was the Mayor of Mt. Enterprise, TX for over eight years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, gardening and fishing.  He was a loving father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Carl was a devoted believer in Christ.

Surviving Mr. Allen are two daughters and one son-in-law: Karen Naumann of El Paso, TX; Glenda and Donald Bryson of Chattanooga, TN; two sons and one daughter-in-law: James David Allen of Cushing, TX; Carl and Michelle Allen of Blairsville, GA; one sister and brother-in-law: Jean and Frank Wilson of Emerson, AR; one brother: Dalton Allen of Dallas, TX; eight grandchildren: Melissa Moon, John Misha, Julie Allen, Heather Bryson, Rebecca Spencer, Wes Bryson, Catey Allen and James Allen; eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and cherished friends.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Hamilton Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Hwy 153 in Chattanooga, TN, with the Rev. Donald Bryson officiating. The family will meet with friends at the Hamilton Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel of Devotion on Saturday from 2:00-3:00 pm. Military Honors will be presented by the US Army.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuenralhome.com