Gene Everett Allman 77, of the Flat Creek community died Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at his home. Gene was born on March 5, 1949 in Buncombe County to the late Arthur Miles and Bonnie Ball Allman.

Gene was preceded in death by his two brothers, Norman Allman and Gerald Allman, his neighbor and dear friend Rev. Roy Shepherd. He was a 1967 graduate of NB High School. After finishing school Gene began his career with the NC Department of Transportation, where he retired as a traffic service supervisor in July 2010 after 43 faithful years of service to our state.

Gene was a son, a brother, husband, daddy, granddaddy, brother-in-law, uncle and a friend. We love him and he will be missed. Gene is survived by his wife of 60 years Glenda Allman, daughter April Childers, granddaughter Mackenzie Childers (Jamie), grandson Tyler Childers and great-grandson Case Yount; brother-in-law Tony Clinton; sisters-in-laws, Selt Clinton, Mildred Carver, Barbara Davis and Jackie Clinton. Special niece, Melissa Merrill, that shared his birthday, as well as several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gene's final resting place was with his parents and brothers at Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with a private family burial held on Saturday August 22, 2026.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuenralservice.org