Carlton Eugene Allen

Carlton Eugene Allen was born on December 21, 1955, in Jackson, MS, and departed this life on December 16, 2025, in Puckett, MS. He was simple, strong, independent, witty, and wise. He was known as a very caring and compassionate man.

Carlton was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He graduated from Puckett High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Mississippi State University and was also a graduate of the Ole Miss School of Banking. Carlton was a mortgage loan originator and a certified teacher in business education. He began his career as a Branch Manager at Trustmark National Bank and was employed as a finance officer and mortgage loan originator for multiple institutions. He was also the owner and managing member of Home Financing Solutions, LLC. During the final years of his career, he taught business education in the Holmes County School District and Jackson Public Schools. He also served as a GED Instructor at Hinds Community College.

Carlton was survived by his brother, Reggie Harold Allen (Cathy); niece, Paula Allen Vanderford (Kenneth); nephew, Michael Lee Allen (Sheri); great nieces, Cassie Means Long (Taylor) and Ansley Allen Boszor (Matthew); and great nephew, Michael Grant Allen. Carlton adored his two great, great nieces, Kennedy and Eliza Long.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reginald Harold Allen and Opie Lee Burnham Allen and infant baby sister.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Ceremony at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will follow in Puckett Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to the Puckett Volunteer Fire Department, Post Office Box 397, Puckett, MS, 39151.