Teddy Smith Allen

Teddy Allen, 76 of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Allen was born November 14, 1946 to the late Arthur and Mary Juanita Allen in Hahira, Georgia. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Teddy was a member of Truth Harbor Apostolic Church of Lake Park, Georgia. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and reading. He was a fan of the Atlanta Falcons (even though it isn’t very popular) and loved working and a good cup of coffee. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Gwen Cornelius.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Jerri Allen of Lake Park, Georgia; son and favorite daughter in-law, Brian Franklin Allen and Pamela Allen of Tampa, Florida; daughter and son in-law, Kristen Leigh Allen Baxter and Jake Baxter of Grovetown, Georgia; grandchildren, Chloe Allen, Ansley Allen, and Audrey Owens along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Good Hope Baptist Church in Naylor, Georgia. Interment will take place at the Good Hope Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive guests for visitation at the church from 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Kind words and messages of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Allen family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.