Robert Thomas Allen

Robert Thomas Allen, age 73, of Shirley, went home to his Lord, Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Mr. Allen was born June 27, 1943 in Little Rock, a son of the late Frank R. and Doris Allen. He was a fireman in Little Rock for thirty-seven years and retired as a captain. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sisters, and one grandson.

Survivors include his son, Phillip Allen (Devonna) of Lonoke; granddaughter, Emilee Wiggins of Shirley; close friend, Donna Standridge of Cabot; brother, Charles Allen (Joetta) of Bryant; sisters, Rebecca Mullens of Little Rock and Patricia Cathcart (John) of Sheridan, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2016 at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery in Sheridan with Reverend Joel Holmes, Reverend James Brinsfield and Reverend Nathan Holmes officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. You may sign the guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.