Husband of Elsie Moring Allen∼Thomas Boyce Allen of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 2, 1913 in the Calvert Community (south of Sheridan), the son of the late Richard A. and Elizabeth Bratton Allen. He was a Veteran of the Army having fought in World War II. After retiring from the sawmill, Boyce enjoyed spending his time fishing, trapping, hunting, and farming, especially raising watermelons and cantaloupes. He raised and rode horses and also raised cattle. The greatest joy in Boyce’s life was creating memories with his family.

Mr. Allen died Monday, December 1, 2008 at his home at the age of 95. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Doyle Allen and Ivan and wife Laura Allen; Sister, Wilma Ross ; Nephew, Rommy (Whimp) Allen.

Survivors, Wife of 67 years, Elsie Lee Moring Allen of the home to whom he married October 11, 1941;
Son and daughter in law, Gary and Mary Allen of Sheridan;
Sisters, Hazel Wilson of Malvern; Connie Wilson of Sheridan;
Nephews, Roy Lynn Wilson, Tracy Wilson, Dennis Allen, Danny Allen, Bob Allen, Harold Ross, James Ross; Niece, Sherry Wilson Holiman;
Grandchildren, Gayla Johnston, Christy Allen and Kerri Leann McNutt and husband Ron, Step Granddaughter, Joy DeHart and husband Tim; Great Grandchildren, Justin
Button, Jason Button, Kylie McNutt; Step Great Grandchildren, Deric DeHart and Kristen Romine; Step Great Great Grandson, Noah Romine.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Bro. William Ashcraft and Bro. Michael Walton officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery in the Shiloh Community.
Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday. Pallbearers are Justin Button, Jason Button, Deric DeHart, Dennis Allen, Roy Wilson and Joe Naylor. Honorary pallbearers are Glen Moring and Gene Moring.