Birth date: Dec 29, 1930 Death date: Mar 26, 2012
William Blair Allen, Sr. died yesterday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis at the age 81. Mr. Allen attended Central High School and graduated from Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College, receiving a Bachelor of Science Read Obituary
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It has been a privilege to know and work with Bill in this industry he loved and supported. He was a gentleman and a true professional, always willing to give of his time, talent and treasure. He was a friend and advisor to so many. He will be missed.
Bill was a very special man. He was a great mentor to me, and many others. He was very generous with his time and knowledge. I will especially miss his sense of humor and wonderfully wicked practical jokes. God bless and may he rest in peace. He was
Dear Mrs Allen and family. I just heard of Mr. Allen’s death via my sister, Mary Caywood, who still lives in Memphis (not too far from Barton road) and was truly saddened. I remember learning the defensive maneuvers from him with Bill, working at Alle
Bill Allen was an industry icon, condolences to his family and friends.
Dear Dorothy, Bill, Buddy, Jimmy and John- we all were very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I remember him as a generous man who always welcomed our family. My mother also wanted to send her sympathy. Know that we are thinking of you during your time of
I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep Mrs Allen, John and his brothers in my prayers.
John:Our heart goes out to you and your family over the lost of your father. May God bless you in your time of grief and welcome your Dad into the Kingdom of Heaven.Sincerely,Mike & Sheria Fisher
Bill Allen was the kindest mentor I’ve had in my 31 years in the concrete industry. Many others have helped me–none so gently or with such empathy. The concrete industry has truly lost a giant and I’ve lost a friend. My deepest condolences to the enti
