Sammy Harold Allen

Sammy “Butch” or “Sam”Harold Allen was born January 16, 1954 to Violet Irene Hodum Allen and Harold Dennis Allen. Sammy went home to glory to be with his Lord and Savior and all of his family and friends who were there to welcome him on September 6, 2011 at Magnolia Regional Health Center at the age of 57. He loved life and he loved his family especially his wife, soul mate and high school sweetheart of 39 years. He loved all wildlife and the simple joys of life. Seeing an eagle in flight or just watching a deer graze across a field gave him so much joy and delight. He loved all his 4 legged babies especially Muffin, Sandy, P.J. and Fred – all of who will miss his gentle touch and soft spoken words. Sammy also loved farming and working with and raising their cattle. Sammy graduated Kossuth High School in May 1972 and shortly after on August 14, 1972 eloped with his high school sweetheart Barbara Duncan Allen. He worked for ACE for 12 years, drove an 18 wheeler for 7 years and has worked as a surveyor for MDOT for the last 18 ½ years. He was also in the U.S Army National Guard for 7 years where he received an Honorable discharge. He was loved by so many and will also be missed by so many. “Our Loss is Heaven’s Gain” Mr. Allen is Survived by his wife of 39 years: Barbara Duncan Allen – Rienzi, MS Sister: Maria Nelms and husband Jeff- Corinth, MS Sisters-in-law: Cynthia Gates – Corinth, MS; Marilyn Wilson and Donald – Rienzi, MS Brother-in-law: Junior Duncan and wife Theresa – Rienzi, MS A host of Nieces, Nephews, Uncles, Aunts, Other Relatives and so, so many friends He was welcomed to heaven by his father: Harold Dennis Allen Mother: Violet Irene Hodum Allen Parents-in-law: Juanita Bragg and Lawrence Duncan Brother-in-law: Johnnie Duncan Several Aunts and Uncles Pallbearers will be Wade Allen, David Allen, Chris Allen, Pat Streetman, Larry Glidewell, Donald Wilson Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Nelms, Bobby Wilbanks, Grady Allen, Hoyt Horton, Newman Allen, Milton Barker, Junior Duncan, Tommy Allen, Danny Hodum, Wayne Hodum, Eugene Hodum, Travis Hodum and all his friends and fellow employees of MDOT.