Courtesy of ShelbyCountyToday.com.

07/14/2021
Ricky Lynn Allen, 68, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 13 in Rusk, Texas. He was born on April 3, 1953 in Center, Texas to L.G. Allen, Jr and Billie Joy Allen. 

Ricky grew up in Timpson, and spent most of his life in the area. He dedicated twenty-eight years of his life serving the State of Texas as a DPS officer and retired as a Lieutenant. He then went on to serve as Captain of the Deep East Texas Narcotics Task Force. After retiring from the state, Ricky served his local community as a Deputy, Lieutenant, and Captain for the Shelby County Sheriff Department, and most currently as Special Investigator for the Shelby County DA’s office.

Ricky enjoyed being outdoors, spending his days fishing, hunting, or playing golf. He had a contagious laugh and loved telling jokes. He was an attentive son, protective big brother, a fierce friend, and a loving father. 

The most important thing to Ricky was his family, and he was surrounded by ones that loved him dearly.

He is survived by:

Mother: Billie Joy

Brother: Bradley Allen

Children:
Michael Allen
Jacob Allen
Katie Norman and Husband Clayton

Grandchildren:
Jordan Allen
Nicholas Allen
Marina Allen
Alanna Allen
Emery Norman
Ellison Norman

He is preceded in death by his beloved father, L.G. Allen. 

Memorial service details are forthcoming.