Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Durrett Allen, age 81, of Birmingham, AL passed away and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 20, 2019. He was a member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Shades Valley High School and from Auburn University. He had a long career in the pulp and paper industry. He was an Eagle Scout and served in the Marine Reserves. He loved God, church, his family, Auburn football, and golf.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pete W. Allen and Zillah Durrett Allen, his wife, Sydney "Sydie" Smith Allen, and grandson, Sidney "Sid" Fitzgerald Ortis. He is survived by his son, Thomas "Rett" Durrett Allen, Jr., and daughter, Lynn Allen Ortis (Scott), grandchildren, Zach Moehle, Andrew "Andy" Allen Ortis (Ellen), Louis Gray Ortis, Katherine "Katie" Alina Ortis, Elizabeth "Elle" Daria Ortis, and many nieces and nephews. He was lovingly cared for by his caregivers, Linda and Karla and the staff at Helping Hands and Hillview Terrace in Montgomery. There will be a graveside service at Southern Heritage on Friday, November 22 at 11am with brunch and visitation at 10am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's of Central Alabama at P.O. Box 2273 Birmingham, AL or South Highland Adult Care Center at 2035 Highland Ave. S Birmingham, AL 35205, or the Sid Strong Foundation at P.O. Box 130877 Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
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