Lincoln Kenneth “Linc” Allen, 51, of Greensburg died tragically with the love of
his life, Tammy Shireman, on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born on June 29,
1975, in Columbus, Indiana the son of Larry Earl “Tick” and Michele Lynn
“Mickey” (Ferris) Allen. He was a lifelong resident of Decatur County and a 1994
graduate of South Decatur High School. He was a member of Westport Baptist
Church and the Coon Hunting Club. Linc and Tammy met almost a decade ago when he
was called to her home to dispatch coyotes that were wreaking havoc on her
livestock. They hit it off instantly and were engaged to be married. Linc
greeted everyone with a finger wave and a “hey man”. He was well known in the
community, especially with the farmers. He worked for Corya’s/Gemstone Pork
Farms hauling grain for 33 years and with the family business. He often spent
weekends helping Tammy with the horses at Shelbyville Racetrack. He also worked
at Wyaloosing Creek Golf Course and had served his community on the Lett’s
Volunteer Fire Department for many years. When work got hard, he would always
say, “Well, it keeps you honest with the Lord.” Linc was the guy that you could
call when you needed a hand, he would say yes without hesitation. If you were in
a pinch, not only would he help out, but he would also brighten your day and
make you laugh! He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, shooting and
hunting with his coon dogs. He even competed in hunting competitions and started
“The Letts Coon Club” and cofounded the “Hoosier Tree Dog Alliance”. He loved
playing softball, loved music and could be found playing his guitar and singing
bluegrass gospel with the Allen family band. Linc left a mark on everyone he met
and will be sorely missed. Heaven just got a bit rowdier. Linc is survived by
his parents; his brothers, Andrew Earl “Andy” (Cris) Allen of Hope, Nicholas
James “Nick” (Robin) Allen of Greensburg, Chad Nolan Allen of Snohomish,
Washington, Lance Everett Allen of Westport; his sister, Heather M. Allen Jacobs
of Letts and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Nolan and Mildred Allen and Kenneth and Beverly Ferris; his
uncles, Tom Allen, Gene Allen, Ronald “Buck” Allen and Kenny Dale “Buster”
Ferris and a niece, Jaimie Andrea Allen. A memorial service will be conducted at
11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in
Westport. Burial will follow at Union Presbyterian Cemetery. A time of
visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Letts Volunteer Fire
Department through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the
family at www.bassgasper.com