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Family was the most important thing in his life above all else.

Richard William Allen, 70, husband of Vicki Elaine Harris Allen, passed away November 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born November 30, 1955 in Gainesville, GA, to the late Fowler William Allen and Sara Belle Carter Allen.

Richard William Allen was saved as a child at Chestatee Baptist Church in Dawsonville, GA. . Richard was a good old-fashioned country boy who loved living on the farm. He was an avid fisherman, bird hunter, and deer hunter, who loved spending time with his family and friends. Family was the most important thing in his life above all else.

Richard started in the electrician trade at age 15 and spent over 55 years working in the electrician trade until he retired. After he received his Master Electrician’s license, Richard spent years building a well-known and respected reputation and passing on his knowledge to the next generations. He was a great mentor to many. He worked for IBEW International Brotherhood Local 369 Chapter. He was a master electrician and Forman.

Along with his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Milford and Mary Green; a brother, Eddie Allen; and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Allen, and a brother in law Pierce Bennett.

Richard is survived by his wife, Vicki ,his daughter, Tabitha McCowan (Joe) of Lawrenceburg, KY; his two sons, Jonathan Overall of Lexington, KY and Zachary Overall (Rachel) of Lawrenceburg, KY; five grandchildren, Jacob McCowan, Trevor McCowan, Abigail McCowan, Adaline Overall, and Jamie Overall; and his siblings, Betty Bernet), Grady Allen (Lana), Martha Johnson, and Dan Allen; and his brothers-in-law, Dempsey Milford and Gary Green; a sister-in-law, Denise Allen; and his beloved dogs Kayce and Suzy.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 5:00PM – 8:00PM and Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Ritchie and Peach Funeral Home. Funeral service to follow at 12:00PM with Deacon Grady Allen officiating. Interment afterwards at Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Anderson Humane Society, P.O. Box 494, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or donate online at https://andersonhumane.org/ or Bluegrass Care Navigators, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences to the family may also be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com.