Thomas “Tom” W. Allen, father of two, loving husband, and accomplished musician passed away at his home on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 67. Tom was born to the late Henry and Sally (Edwards) Allen on August 8, 1957, in Sacramento, California.
Tom was a skilled sound engineer and musician. He played organ and piano and sang for many blues and classic rock bands in both California and Kentucky. He played the Hammond B3 and piano for over 45 years and spent 12 years on the road as a monitor engineer, working with some notable and as Tom would say “not so notable” artists. His talents can be heard on numerous projects, including a CD he made for his family and friends titled “B3 Blues,” named for his favorite instrument, the Hammond B3 organ.
Tom retired from California Fair Services Authority in 2012, after 20 years as their Safety Programs Manager. He started at CFSA in 1992 as a Certified Amusement Ride Inspector.
Tom is survived by his wife of 29 years, Donna (Fleming) Allen, and by his sons Brad Allen, and wife Christina, of Alamogordo, New Mexico; Logan Allen, and wife Briley, of Murray, Kentucky; his two grandsons Geoffrey Allen and Duncan Allen, of Alamogordo, New Mexico; and his brother John Allen, and wife Mary, of Sacramento, California.
Tom was loving and generous to his family and friends and will be desperately missed. He will be thought of every time we hear a Hammond B3 organ, watch a baseball game, or hear the weather radio go off.
A funeral mass honoring Tom will be conducted Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., preceded by visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m., at St. Leo Catholic Church in Murray, KY with Fr. Josh McCarty officiating. Inurnment will follow the service in the Murray City Cemetery Mausoleum, Murray, KY.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Allen. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com