Ted E. Allen

Mr. Ted E. ?Bayway' Allen, 71, Johnson City, was called home Saturday, January 2, 2016. Ted was born in Smyth County, VA, but was a resident of Johnson City for the last 69 years. Mr. Allen was the youngest child of the late Charles Herbert and Nelli Shew Allen. Mr. Allen attended Larmar School in his youth before going to work to help support his family. Ted was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Clifton View Baptist church since his childhood. Mr. Allen was a person of many talents and skills. He enjoyed working with is hands. In his younger days, he worked at the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Johnson City. Later, Ted began working as a tow truck operator. He was also a competitor at the old Sportsman Speedway, and operated his own towing and recovery business part time for many years. Eventually, Ted went to work as a transport driver for Royal Oil/Super Oil Company and found his calling, where he got the nickname ?Bayway'. He continued working with the oil company when it became United Oil Marketer, until his retirement in 1994. From his professional skills to helping stranded motorists or fellow drivers, he held the true meaning of a truck driver on an open road. After his retirement, Mr. Allen enjoyed staying busy by working outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He became a fixture to any of his neighbors who needed help with a job or an adventure. He was also a mentor to young, professional drivers from across the region. Many people could say Ted never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by: two brothers, P.T. and Clayton Allen; two sisters, Pricilla Morgon and Iris Morgon; one grandson, Danial Smith; and his two birds, Barney and Bogey. Survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Dot Allen; three sons, Randy Allen and his wife Vickie, of Elizabethton, Mike Allen and his wife Donna, of Johnson City, and Johnny Allen and his wife Sheri, of Dalton, GA; one brother, Ernest Allen, of New Jersey; five grandchildren, Patrick, Taylor, Josh, Logon, and Austin Allen; his very special great granddaughter, Summer Smith; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of the Johnson City Medical Center Trauma Center and to the staff in the ICU, unit #2900, for their dedication, care and compassion for Ted. The family of Ted Allen will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Morris-Baker. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM with Dr. Frank Allen Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from grandsons and close friends. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 9:45 AM Friday, January 8, 2016 to go in procession to Monte Vista Memorial Park for 10:00 AM graveside services.