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John Sherman Allen Sr.

5 May, 1923 – 20 March, 2021
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Berry Highland Memorial

John Sherman Allen, Sr., age 98, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 after several months of declining health. He passed away peacefully at Asbury Place in Maryville, Tn.

He is well known in East and West Knoxville as the Manager then Owner of Poll Parrot then Allen’s Shoe Store from the early 50s until he retired in 1988.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Louise Allen; parents, Harry C. Allen and Ola Ann Allen Hamilton; brothers, James Allen and Mark Allen; sisters, Ella Mae Carrigan and Marie McCroskey.

John is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John S. Allen, Jr. and Brenda Allen; sisters, Burnice De Simone and June Terry; brother, Bill Allen; beloved granddaughter, Paige Allen; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Allen family.

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FAMILY

John S. Allen, Jr.Son

Brenda AllenDaughter-in-law

Paige AllenGranddaughter

Burnice De SimoneSister

June TerrySister

Bill AllenBrother

Louise AllenWife (deceased)

Ola Ann Allen HamiltonMother (deceased)

Harry C. AllenFather (deceased)

James AllenBrother (deceased)

Mark AllenBrother (deceased)

Ella Mae CarriganSister (deceased)

Marie McCroskeySister (deceased)

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