Notable Births & Deaths for Allen ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Allen. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• James Carr
  • Singer. He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on June 13, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Memphis (TN) on January 7, 2001 (a Sunday) at the age of 58. He is buried at New Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Allen.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Carr<1>
• Charley Pride
  • Singer, musician, professional baseball. He was born in Sledge (MS) on March 18, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 12, 2020 (a Saturday) at the age of 86. We don't have any burial details.
  • Sledge is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Allen.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charley Pride<1>
• Bessie Smith
  • Musician. She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday) at the age of 43. She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Allen.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bessie Smith<1>
• Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples
  • Singer. She was born in Drew (MS) on April 11, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on February 21, 2013 (a Thursday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Drew is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Allen.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples<1>
• Ike Turner
  • Born: Izear Luster Turner, Jr.
  • Musician, bandlead, songwriter, producer, talent scout. He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 5, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in San Marcos (CA) on December 12, 2007 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Allen.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ike Turner<1>

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