Randy Gober Allen

Randy Gober Allen, 57, of Gainesville, Georgia and formerly of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 29, 2022.  He led a life filled with adventure and his passion for living life to its fullest could only be matched by the undying devotion that he had for his family. He and his wife Susan had been married 32 years but had shared 35 years together.

Randy was born on June 12, 1964 to the late Benny and Betty Gober Allen. The majority of Randy’s life was spent living on and operating the family farm, known to all the locals as Gober Hill.  He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Dawsonville.  His entrepreneur spirit led him to additional business ventures in lawn maintenance, property management, insurance adjusting and owning and operating a business that helped showcase his passions for running and coaching athletes.  His most admirable quality was his “I’ve never met a stranger personality” and his ability to bring people together. Randy believed that it was his mission to encourage people to dream big and he made them believe that if they put in the hard work that anything was possible.  He was ever the adrenaline junkie. Randy’s adventurous spirit included mountain climbing, where he summited several of Colorado’s fourteeners.  An accomplished athlete, he was a Double Ironman Triathlon finisher, Ironman finisher, as well as numerous half Ironman finishes, Marathons and Ultras.  It had been a lifelong dream of his to go to Scotland. He was most excited to have been chosen to participate in the prestigious Celtman! Extreme Triathlon in Scotland. Randy had dedicated countless hours training in preparation for the event that was to take place this June.

He is preceded in death by his father, Benny Allen; mother, Betty Gober Allen; grandfather, Robert Gober; grandmother, Lois Gober; grandfather John Allen; grandmother Estelle Allen; father-in-laws, Kenneth Tatum and Raymond Beck.

Surviving are his wife, Susan Tatum Allen; son, Patrick Allen; aunt, Mary Thompson; mother-in-law, Jean Beck; sisters-in-law, Denise Heard (Cliff), Kristen Gee (Dustin) Katrina Koppin (Matt), Robin Mathis (Rodney); brother-in-law, Rodney Beck (Lisa); aunt, Sheila Tatum; several nieces and nephews

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Roll Tide!

A celebration of Randy’s life will be held Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 4 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel in Dawsonville.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour. 
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 100 Lumpkin Campground Road South, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.

On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 1:30 PM James Bearden wrote:

Randy Gober Allen, 57, of Gainesville, Georgia and formerly of Dawsonville, Georgia led a life filled with adventure. His passion for living life to its fullest could only be matched by the undying devotion that he had for his family. He and his wife Susan had been married 32 years but had shared 35 years together.

Randy was born on June 12, 1964 to the late Benny and Betty Gober Allen. The majority of Randy’s life was spent living on and operating the family farm, known to all the locals as Gober Hill.  He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Dawsonville.  His entrepreneur spirit led him to additional business ventures in lawn maintenance, property management, insurance adjusting and owning and operating a business that helped showcase his passions for running and coaching athletes.  His most admirable quality was his “I’ve never met a stranger personality” and his ability to bring people together. Randy believed that it was his mission to encourage people to dream big and he made them believe that if they put in the hard work that anything was possible.  He was ever the adrenaline junkie. Randy’s adventurous spirit included mountain climbing, where he summited several of Colorado’s fourteeners.  An accomplished athlete, he was a Double Ironman Triathlon finisher, Ironman finisher, as well as numerous half Ironman finishes, Marathons and Ultras.  It had been a lifelong dream of his to go to Scotland. He was most excited to have been chosen to participate in the prestigious Celtman! Extreme Triathlon in Scotland. Randy had dedicated countless hours training in preparation for the event that was to take place this June.

He is preceded in death by his father, Benny Allen; mother, Betty Gober Allen; grandfather, Robert Gober; grandmother, Lois Gober; grandfather John Allen; grandmother Estelle Allen; father-in-laws, Kenneth Tatum and Raymond Beck.

Surviving are his wife, Susan Tatum Allen; son, Patrick Allen; aunt, Mary Thompson; mother-in-law, Jean Beck; sisters-in-law, Denise Heard (Cliff), Kristen Gee (Dustin) Katrina Koppin (Matt), Robin Mathis (Rodney); brother-in-law, Rodney Beck (Lisa); aunt, Sheila Tatum; several nieces and nephews

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Roll Tide!

A celebration of Randy’s life will be held Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 4 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel in Dawsonville.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour. 
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 100 Lumpkin Campground Road South, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.