Allen Jackson Howard, age 84, was born on April 22, 1933 in Lansing, TN to James and Luvernia Howard. He passed away on August 7, 2017. Allen served his country in the U.S. Army for 26 years. His favorite hobby was fishing.

He is survived by a large loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife- Emma Howard; five brothers; and three sisters.

Family will receive friends on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with a funeral service beginning at 7. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 1 p.m. in Bethel Cemetery.