Harley Douglas Allen

January 26, 1945 - March 3, 2019

Harley Douglas Allen, age 74, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. A native of Erwin, Doug is a son of the late Harley Isaac and Louise (Ambrose) Allen. He was a Brakeman/Conductor for Clinchfield Railroad for 33 years and a lifelong member of Fishery Community Church, where he served as a Trustee. Doug enjoyed car shows, hot rods, antiques and Blue Ridge Pottery. He was an avid landscaper and loved his flowers. In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Kay Allen; brother, Fred Allen; and brother-in-law, Jerry Welch. Harley Douglas Allen leaves behind to cherish his memory: Daughter: Nancy Allen McGee and husband, Eric, of Jonesborough and their son, Isaac, who lovingly called him "Bat"; Sons: Michael Allen and wife, Laura, and nephew Thomas Frazier, of Erwin, Brian Allen and fiancé, Chana Kirby, and her children, Tyler and Peyton, of Erwin; Sister: Linda Allen Welch; Brother: Gary "Butch" Allen and wife, Jenny; Numerous nieces and nephews. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as they offer tribute and remember the life of Harley Douglas Allen in a memorial service to be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Fishery Community Church. Pastor Art Gibson will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Gil Moody and Chris Knight. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Fishery Community Church, 501 Fishery Community Church Road, Erwin, TN 37650. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Harley Douglas Allen through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.