He retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Company after 38 years of service, worked for the Monticello Fire Dept. for 20 years and was Assistant Chief when he retired. Bobby was a member of Second Baptist Church where he was a member of the Leonard Polk Sunday School Class and served on various committees of the church. He was also a charter member of the Jose Chapel Hunting Club where he served as President.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Elna Cater Allen of Monticello; one son, Robert Fred Allen of Monticello; one daughter, Lena Ann Allen Kelley and husband Rodney of Monticello; one grandson Christopher Charles Kelley of Monticello, AR two brothers, Otis Allen of Monticello and Lee Edward Allen of Crossett; one sister, Mae Sawyer of Dallas, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 3:00 pm Saturday, December 20 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Andrews Chapel. Visitation will from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Rd, Monticello, AR 71657 or Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall St. Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(18)
Kristie Harrison
Jacksonville, AR Thursday, January 8, 2015 Ms. Elna and Robert,Randy and I send our love and prayers to you both and to your family. May God bless and keep you in your time of deep sorrow. We love you very much. Randy and Kristie
Patrick McGinnis
Edmond, OK Tuesday, December 30, 2014 Bobby Gene was a great fellow. We were in the same class at Drew Central. We will mis him.Bill Evans
Monticello, AR Monday, December 22, 2014 I will miss my conversations with Bro Bobby at the auctions. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.Gloria J Dickinson
Wichita Falls, TX Friday, December 19, 2014 I was so sad to get the telephone call that Bobby passed away. I wish I could be there for you Elna but we have just arrived in Wichita Falls from a funeral in El Paso. I will call you as soon as I get to Monticello. May God bless you and keep you.Bill & Marilyn Gober
El Dorado, AR Friday, December 19, 2014 All our Sympathy to family!!James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Friday, December 19, 2014 We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Friday, December 19, 2014 Dear Allen Family,I was so sad to hear of Bobby's passing. I have such wonderful memories growing up in Monticello & my brother, Richard, & Bobby working at "the Coke Co" all those years. He was always smiling & had kind words when he spoke of others. I know that his loss is very difficult now, but, time will help heal the hurt. You all are in my thoughts & prayers & he will be waiting for you all to join him in Heaven one day.
In Christian Love,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, December 19, 2014 So sorry to hear about Bobby Gene. Praying God will give you comfort and peace during this sad time of loss. With love & sympathy, Janice Gladden WiggamDebbie Henry
Warren, AR Friday, December 19, 2014 Robert so sorry for your loss prayers for your familyRhea LaGrone
Monticello, AR Friday, December 19, 2014 Elna our deepest sympathy to you and your family you are in our thoughts and prayers Bobby was one of a kind guyBarbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 So sorry about BroBobby. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bro. Jimmy Albrecht
DeWitt, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 Elna, I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you during this difficult time.Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 Elna and family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 Dear Elna and familyMy heart is so sudden to hear of Bobby going home to be with the Lord, Bobby was such a fine person He was loved by so many and will be missed by all, we know he with the Lord and will be waiting at the door to greet all his loved ones may you find peace in the loving arms of our savior My prayers are with you at this time Love you
Hazel and Alan
Kenny & Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 Elna and family, You have our sympathy and prayers at this sad time. We are so sorry for your great loss. Bobby was a fine, likeable person.Janie-Larry Fuller
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 Elna & FamilySo sorry for loss of Bobby Gene. We cannot be there with your Family, but know we are thinking of you and share in your grief. May God grant you peace and comfort at this trying time.
Janie & Larry Fuller
Florence Bittle
Dermott, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 Ms Edna,I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that the Lord will bless you and your family and give you peace during this time.
With much love, Florence Bittle
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. Allen was always nice to me growing up. My Dad, James Wells, worked at the Coke plant back then. Every time I would see him, I got a sample of coke. He will be greatly missed.Dennis Wells