Herman Kenneth Allen

March 6, 1945 - October 26, 2019

Herman Kenneth Allen, 74, of Jonesville, VA passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Lee County, he was born March 6, 1945 to the late John and Virginia Quesenberry Allen. He was a Christian, and had retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation. He truly loved his children and he took great pride in his family. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gladys Marie Allen; one son, Kenneth Brian Allen and wife Sherry, of Jonesville; one daughter, Barbara Peggs and husband Tom, of Pennington Gap, VA; five grandchildren, Briana Austin and husband Will and their children, Tucker and Hayden, Kennedy Croley and husband James, Patrick Allen, Cory Burchett and his daughter, Kathrin, Kayla Doyle and husband Justin and their daughter, Bella; and one sister, Linda Johnson, of Kingsport, TN; and several special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, at Robinette Funeral Home in Jonesville. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Tommy Austin officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, in Millers Chapel Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. to travel in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Will Austin, James Croley, Patrick Allen, Jeff Miles, Chase Johnson and David Wilder. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Johnson, Robert Graham, Morgan Graham and David Shelton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Union Christian Church, c/o Hank Ross, 497 Nanaws Dr., Pennington Gap, VA 24277.