Randal Eugene Allen
May 13, 1949 - March 12, 2018
On March 12th, 2018, at his home in Escondido, California, Randy Allen went to be with his Lord at the age of 68 years old. Randy was born on May 13th, 1949 in Oakridge, Tennessee, as the first born son of Calvin Allen and Dortha (Rhea) Allen. Randy was married to Wanda (Emert) Allen on July 5th, 1969 in Port Hueneme, California. He served in the U.S. Airforce as an airplane engine mechanic during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1972. He obtained a Masters of Divinity from Golden Gate Academy in 1980. He served as an associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Ventura, California and worked as a substitute teacher. Randy was generous, gentle, outgoing, and loving. He was a hard worker, an encourager, and had an uplifting spirit. Randy loved God and loved people. If his life could be summed up in one sentiment, it is that he showed the love of God to everyone in his life. Randy was known for giving great hugs and for sharing his favorite benediction, Numbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” Randy will be remembered by his wife Wanda, by his children Paul & Becky Allen, Tim & Dana Allen, and Amanda & Laird Tucker, by his grandchildren Abby, Sophia, Holly, Timmy, Austin, and Kai, and his sisters and brothers-in-law Myra Brown, Gayla & Rob Sproston, and Cheryl & Bob Walpole.
On March 12th, 2018, at his home in Escondido, California, Randy Allen went to be with his Lord at the age of 68 years old. Randy was born on May 13th, 1949 in Oakridge, Tennessee, as the first born son of Calvin Allen and Dortha (Rhea) Allen.... View Obituary & Service Information