Vernon Thomas Allen Sr.

Survived by his wife, Frances Sargent Allen and sons, Robert Dale Allen (AZ) and Vernon Thomas Carl Allen (TN), sister Joann Miller (AK) step children, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.

Born May 19, 1946 at Bap􀆟st Hospital in Nashville, TN to Vernon Allen and Doris Jean Simpson.

Graduated North High School June 1965 and voluntarily joined The United States Air Force in October 1965 during Viet Nam War. Served as airplane mechanic sta􀆟oned in Japan. A􀅌er 4 years of service received an honorable discharge and returned home to Nashville. Worked in a cabinet shop where he became a master carpenter and cra􀅌sman. In 1972 he became one of Metro Nashville’s most dedicated and finest Fire Fighter un􀆟l he was injured in line of duty at a warehouse fire on Chestnut Street July 1990. His injuries were so severe he had to ‘set the bucket down’. He was no longer physically able to fight fires anymore, but that did not stop him. He was very grateful to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous which freed him from past problems with alcohol, so, he spent his 􀆟me helping others suffering from the disease. 1996 he volunteered to help get a drug and alcohol treatment center started in Burns, TN, Discovery Place. He was a very happy and loving human being, always willing to help others in any way he could. He would help build and repair homes, treatment centers, furniture, and anything made of wood. He would help other suffering alcoholics by telling his story and si􀆫ng up all night with them if necessary. He loved the game of golf and would help teach them another way to live through playing golf, ge􀆫ng out of self, and learning to live ‘One Day at a Time’.

A special thanks to all the Hospice nurses and suppor􀆟ng staff at Gen􀆟va Hospice who gave such tender loving care to both of us during the last days of his illness.

Donations may be made to:

Discovery Place, 1635 Spencer Mill Rd, Burns, TN 37029

His favorite poem was “I sought my God, my God I could not see, so I sought my soul, but my soul eluded

me, then, I sought my fellow man and found all three!”

A catered reception for Vernon will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Mount Olivet Funeral Home & Cemetery, 1101 LEBANON PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37210. A gathering of friends and family will occur from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A celebration of life service will occur Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

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