Wade Allen, Sr
April 30, 1952 – March 4, 2023
Wade Allen, Sr, 70, of Pensacola, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 4th, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.
Wade Sr was born on April 30th, 1952 to Joseph Ardis Allen and Grace Pauline Allen in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was one of six children which included Phillip, Alma “Sister”, Joseph “Bubba”, Louise and Faye Allen. At a young age Wade moved with his family to Beulah, Florida.
In his teenage years Wade and his brothers pursued a career in drywall, which spanned over 40 years. In that time he married his long term spouse, Marilyn Sue Allen and they raised a family together.
Wade Sr enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time spent outdoors with his family. Wade was a no-nonsense kind of guy, but he would help anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his son, Nathan Southern; mother, Grace; father, Joseph; brothers, Phillip and Joseph “Bubba” Allen; sisters, Alma “Sister” McDaniel; nephew, Jeremy McDaniel; and many others.
Wade Sr leaves behind his loving wife, Marilyn Allen; children, Lawanda Allen, Wade Allen, Jr and Jeremy Southern; many grandchildren; one great grandchildren; sisters, Louise McArthur and Faye Conde.
The family request that all flowers and notes be sent to Trahan Family Funeral Home located at 60 Industrial Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32505. Any donations can be made in Wade’s name to Saint Jude’s Cancer Hospital. Our family would like to thank Covenant Care Hospice and all of the Healthcare providers who cared for him during the last few months.
Services for Wade will be held on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 at Trahan Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the service to follow at 5:30 p.m.