Frankie Ray Allen

Frankie Ray Allen

Denver, NC - Mr. Frankie Ray Allen, 43, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC.

Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Whitesell Funeral Home with Dr. Tom Patterson officiating. The family will receive friends at 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Allen was a son of Lender Ray Allen and the late Sylvia Tadlock Allen. He was the grandson of John and Jessie Tadlock. Frankie has worked with NASCAR for over 20 years. He presently was working with Richard Childress Racing Team. He worked as the shock specialist on the #2 Camping World Truck Series with drivers Kevin Harvick, Brenden Gaugham and Tim George Jr. He also served as the car chief for George Jr.'s #31 ARCA Racing Series team for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. Through his love for helping others, as an organ donor, Frankie has given the opportunity for a longer life or better quality of life for many others.

Surviving in addition to his father is his wife, Renee Roach Allen; two sons, David Roach and Johnathon Allen; a daughter, Amanda Bailey; Aunt "Second Mom", Cinde Tadlock; a sister, Pam Jackson; and three grandchildren, Casen Bailey, Mason Sparks and Elli Varner.

Memorials may be made to Victory Junction Gang, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317, ATTN: Nona Pryor.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.whitesellfuenralhome.net