Thomas Gerald Allen, 90, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away while staying at Hutson Woods, in Brazil, on August 2, 2021, following a brief illness.
Tommy, as he was often known, was born on July 9, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Robert and Anna (Romas) Allen. He graduated from Lawrence Central High School with the class of 1949 where he played as quarterback and captain of the football team. Following high school he and his family moved to a farm in Bee Ridge (Clay County, Indiana). He also worked at Arketex Clay Plant for a short time. Tommy worked as a machinist and licensed electrician for various machine shops around the area. He also owned and operated Allen Electric, in Brazil, for many years as well. He completed his last job at the age of 89 years old.
When Tommy moved to Clay County he met Joan Walker at the Mendenhall Drug Store. They were married on November 24, 1950 and she passed away after nearly 60 years of marriage.
He was an avid IU fan and loved watching the Indianapolis Colts. He also enjoyed hunting, going on fishing trips, gardening and sharing vegetables with others. Tommy loved tinkering and spent many hours working in his shop repairing and making “things”. He was a lifelong member of the Bee Ridge Church. He was most proud of his grandchildren and their success in life. He wouldn’t hesitate to share his admiration of them to others and share that they had become doctors, lawyers, accountants, vice presidents, global head of sales, directors, analysts, commercial managers and a plethora of other accolades and accomplishments.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Anna Allen; his wife Joan Allen; an infant son Andrew Russell Allen; and his brother Richard Allen.
Survivors include his two daughters Cindy Smith and husband Joe of Columbus and Connie Rentschler and husband Pete of Brazil; a son Dr. Steven Allen and wife Cindy of Muncie, Indiana; grandchildren: Dr. Megan Zelasko and husband Joey of Fishers, Andrew Allen of Lafayette, Ryan Smith and wife Dr. Kelsey McHugh of Cleveland, Ohio, Annie Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, Aaron Smith and wife Tara of Canton, Georgia, and Courtney Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, Neil Rentschler of Fishers, and Ali Rentschler of Chicago; 3 great-grandchildren Anna Zelasko, Olivia Zelasko, and Elena Smith.
Visitation will be at Bee Ridge Church, 3010 W County Rd 1000 N, Brazil, IN 47834, on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 11am until 1:00pm. Services will be held at the church at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Bee Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bee Ridge Church in his memory.
Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in his memory.