Thomas Albert Allemang

October 22, 1940 - June 17, 2014

Thomas Albert Allemang 73 of Ashland KY, died Tuesday June 17, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1940 in Ashland KY the son of the late Albert W. and Muriel Turner Allemang. He was a graduate of the Ashland Public School System in 1958, attended the Ashland Center of the University of Kentucky (ACC), received his BA degree in English from Union College and earned a MA degree from Southern Illinois University. Tom was a former teacher at Mt. Vernon Community College and returned to teach at Ashland Community College in 1966 and retired from there with 31 years’ service and also taught at the OU Ironton campus with 29 years’ service. He has been involved in drama at ACC as both director and actor. He was co-advisor to the Alpha Phi fraternity from 1967 to 1974. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Chancel Choir, served on various administrative boards and taught the Upper Room Sunday school class. A member of the Ashland Loins Club, where he earned the title of Grand Old Monarch, Lion of the Year in 1991 and served the club in many capacities including King Lion, during 1984-1985. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Barbara Graham. Survivors include his wife of 40 years Wanda Hood Allemang and numerous nieces, nephews, brothers in law and sisters in law. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday June 21, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church by Rev. John Street. Entombment will follow at the Rose Hill Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM Friday at Miller Funeral Home and from 12:00 PM till 1:00 PM Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church 1811 Carter Ave. Ashland KY 41101