Raultson Allen
Raulston Eugene Allen, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at his residence.
He was a 1969 graduate of Howard High School. Raulston received his A.A. degree from Chattanooga State. He was formerly employed by TVA and was a former member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.
Raulston was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Louise Allen; sisters, Rubystiene Gustus, Shirley Fairbanks, Loretta Nash, and Sandra Powell; brothers, Percy “Jap” Allen, III and Jerry Allen.
Survivors include his former wife of 14 years and dearest friend, Valencia Allen; daughters, Sheena Allen of Chattanooga and Shanel Allen of Murfreesboro, Tn.; grandchild, Callie Clark; brothers, Carlton (Deloris) Allen, Charles Stoudemire, Percy Stoudemire, and Calvin (Patricia) Stoudemire, all of Chattanooga; sisters, Brenda (Herbert) Dallis, Linda Darby, and Barbara Allen, all of Chattanooga; uncle, Jimmy (Linda) Allen of Chattanooga; aunt, Willena Sampler of Nashville; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
He will lie in state on Friday, Sept. 6, after 12:30 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, Sept. 7, at noon in the chapel with Pastor Walter Lindsey as the eulogist. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.