Billy Barlow Allen

March 11, 1950 – October 24, 2024

Billy Barlow Allen, known to most as "Pappy," beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 24, 2024, at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson Allen and Flossie Mae Barlow Allen; his sister, Osaline; and his brothers, Charles, Ulyssus (AJ), Johnny, and Kenneth. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Cacelia (Derane) Wilkins Allen; his daughter, Natisha Lynn Gracia (Tisha); and his grandsons, Nicholas Homan (Liamay Homan), Andrew Gracia IV, and Nathaniel Allen Gracia. He also leaves behind one great-granddaughter, Elsie; his sisters, Mary Ann Jones and Jackie Brown; and his nephew, Ricky Davis, along with many other family members.

Billy attended Beauregard before joining the Air Force and serving in the Vietnam War, stationed in Thailand as an airplane mechanic. Upon returning home, he pursued a career in welding and later retired from BF Goodrich after 28 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, he became a man of many enterprises, including running The Villa Cafe and Magnolia Estates.

Throughout his life, Billy enjoyed many hobbies, such as hunting, fishing, and golfing. More than just for his own enjoyment, he loved nothing more than teaching these skills to his family and friends, sharing his passions with those he loved.

A service will be held at Providence Baptist Church (West Campus) on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 1 p.m., with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating.