David Wilson Allen

April 22, 1940 - December 26, 2025

MR. DAVID WILSON ALLEN, age 85, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran, GA.

Obituary for David Wilson Allen

MR. DAVID WILSON ALLEN, age 85, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Bryant Nursing Home in Cochran, GA.

 A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

 David was born in Laurens County, GA on April 22, 1940, to the late Cara Belle Snow Allen and Johnny A. Allen. He attended school in Bleckley County and worked on the family farm in the Goldsboro Community as a child. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 22 during the early years of the U.S. involvement in the war. He served for two years and returned home to Georgia to begin his family. In 1969, he moved his family to Eastman where he bought his farm in the Midway Community of Dodge County. He was a lifelong farmer, a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather. David thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, riding his four-wheeler, and helping his fellow neighbors in the Midway Community. He loved farm life, the slow-paced country living, and providing for his family. David was preceded in death by his parents, Wife, Ruth Horton Allen, Great-Grandson, Christian Kye Warren, and Siblings, Dora Havard, Evelyene Fowler, Wesley Allen, Marshall Allen, and James Allen.

 He is survived by his Daughter – Deborah Warren (Johnny) of Chester; Son – David Wayne Allen (Charlotte) of Eastman; Grandsons – John David Warren and Kristopher Warren; Great-Grandchildren – Scarlett Warren, Saylor Warren, Chevelle Warren, and Kash Warren; Numerous nieces and nephews.


About Us

Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.

Our Location