Austin "Sammie" Allen Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Austin G. “Sammie” Allen, Jr. 80 of Kissimmee, Florida passed away May 16, 2018. Mr. Allen was born March 27, 1938 to the late Austin “Sam” Allen and Leila J. Driggers in Cassia, Florida. He attended Edgewater and Deland High Schools. Mr. Allen joined the United States Navy in 1956, and served as an electrician 11 years of which were aboard submarines. He retired from the Navy in 1976, as a Chief Petty Officer. He also served in the Merchant Marines after his Naval retirement, he then worked with the Florida Prison System. Mr. Allen later worked in the construction field as a superintendent. He worked on the construction of the Grand Floridian at Walt Disney World in 1987 and 1988. He also constructed many schools and prisons in Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts. Mr. Allen attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Cross City Branch. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife Sue J. Allen, his daughters Vicky Jones (Ken) and Mindy Allen, his sons Dan Allen (Diane), Beau Allen (Debbie), and John Allen (Sheila), 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Larry Allen. Graveside funeral services will be held for Mr. Allen 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the Cross City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 – 8 PM. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Austin "Sammie" Allen Jr.

March 27, 1938 - May 16, 2018