Martese Allen

Mr. Xavier Martese Allen, 32, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Paris died Friday, November 17, 2023, Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Tennessee Valley Community Church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church.

Xavier Martese Allen was born in Paris, Tennessee on May 5, 1991, to his parents Marcus Allen and Demetria Tharpe. He passed away November 17, 2023.

He received his education at Henry County High School and was a player for the football team. He graduated with the class of 2010. He went on to further his education at Murray State University receiving his undergraduate degree in 2016.

He was an employee at the Smyrna Middle School in Rutheford, TN. He loved football especially the NFL football team, Pittsburgh Steelers. He had a passion for working with special needs children, educating, and helping people. He had a personality that was full of love and caring for people. He touched many lives. He loved his family and friends spending time with them as much as he could. He never hesitated to help someone in need. He had a listening ear and a counseling heart. He was always there even if just to listen and give encouragement. He was loved by many.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; James Martin, Debra Allen Alexander, and his uncle; Sanchez Martin. He leaves behind to cherish his memories two brothers: Jeremy (Brittany) Officer and Tyler Allen, three sisters: Jennifer Tharpe, Debrah (Justin) Mitchell and Jaloni Odom, three nieces: Analise Mitchel, Royale and Jurni Officer and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends

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