Allen Junior Wescoat, 83, of Forest, died Thursday, August, 20, 2020. He was born in Michigan on November 17, 1936 a son of the late William Wescoat and Grace Keyes Wescoat. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Allen was a man with a huge heart and smile to match who was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a welder repair for General Motors. He is survived by his wife, “Sweet Rebecca” Smith Wescoat; daughters, Barbara Manier, Katelyn Wescoat, Rachel “Best Bucket” Wescoat, Sophia Guan; sons, Nathan Wescoat (Lindsey), Aaron Wescoat (Nicole); grandchildren, Justin Shepherd (Mandy), Owen, Ava, and Ellie Mae Wescoat; great-grandchildren, Liberty, Jackson, and Silas Shepherd; sister, Ruth Ann Vagts, “Mom” Kathy Smith; special family friend, Lisa Trost; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his beloved dog, Kenya. Allen had a close, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and was certain that to be absent from this body is to be present with his Lord. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers please consider Gideon Ministries International, P. O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.