William Polk Allen, Jr., 101, of Murfreesboro, TN, died October 30, 2026. William was born May 18, 1925 in Murfreesboro, TN. Arrangements are by Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN.
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He grew up in Murfreesboro and served as a Navy medic in World War II, surviving the sinking of his landing ship off Normandy in 1944. After the war he worked and lived at a funeral home, married his wife in its chapel in 1955, and spent 32 years with the local electric department. He was also active in civic life, a deacon and usher at his church, and a longtime supporter of local sports and public golf.
Summarized from the full obituary at Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN.
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- Nov3
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Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro
Tuesday at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Nov3
Funeral service
Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro
Tuesday at 12:00 pm
- Nov3
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- When is William Polk Allen, Jr.’s funeral service?
- William Polk Allen, Jr.’s funeral service is November 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm, at Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro.
- When is the visitation for William Polk Allen, Jr.?
- Visitation for William Polk Allen, Jr. is November 3, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, at Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro.
- How old was William Polk Allen, Jr.?
- William Polk Allen, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN was 101 when William died on October 30, 2026; William was born May 18, 1925 in Murfreesboro, TN.
- Which funeral home is handling William’s arrangements?
- Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN is handling arrangements for William Polk Allen, Jr. and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.