Bobbie Ray Allen

Sardis – Bobbie Ray Allen, 68, of Sardis passed away Sunday (March 30, 2025) at Wellstar HCG Health System after a brief illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were Eugen Allen and Nathenia Day Allen. He is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Aubery Allen, Ernest Allen and E.A. Allen; and a sister, Scherril Allen.

Bobbie was a retired Sergeant from the United States Army and was a loving husband and father. He was a jack of all trades who enjoyed welding, building things and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Allen of Sardis; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Knight (Carey) of Brunswick, Beverly Gardner (Tim) of Townsend and Lorie Edwards of Brunswick; 10 grandchildren, Dewayne Knight, Joshua Knight (Shelly), Emory Knight, Cara Knight, Nicole Regan (Jared), T.J. Gardner (Chelsey), Katie Strickland (Candler), Camron Gardner, Rodney Edwards, Jr. and Britney Edwards; 21 great grandchildren; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Horris Allen (Sheron) of Sardis and Joe Allen (JoAnne) of Guyton; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Joyce Aldrich, Barbara Baker (Carl) all of Metter and Juanita Googe of Lyons; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening (April 3, 2025) from 5pm – 7pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Friday morning (April 4, 2025) at 11am at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Gardner officiating.

Burial will follow in Little Cemetery with Military Honors.

Pallbearers will be Camron Gardner, T. J. Gardner, Dewayne Knight, Joshua Knight, Rodney Edwards, Jr. and Daniel Tucker.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.