Thomas Ervin Allen, 71, of Roanoke VA, went to be with the Lord and all his loved ones, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Lee Allen and Dorothy Mae Austin Allen. Tommy is survived by two daughters, Dana Faye Allen Starnes of N.C. and fiancé Kevin Clark of N.C., Jessica Marie Allen Robertson of Hardy VA and husband William Robertson II; one grandchild, Christian Robertson (Tommy’s pride and joy); and three sisters, Deborah Baker, Thelma Beyke, Becky Allen Comer. Also leaving behind relatives from Roanoke and Bedford VA, aunts, uncle & lots of cousins, and nephew’s and niece’s. Tommy enjoyed going to yard sales,flea markets Collecting Antiques. He loved fishing but most of all his two daughters and his grandson. He will be deeply missed. Forever in our hearts and always on our mind’s. Day by day we will let go of this heartbreaking loss and we will never let go of all our lasting memories. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.