Tavares "Tee" Orlando Allen passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 49 No Services have been planned at this time. "Tee" was a gentle soul with a smooth presence that brought comfort to everyone around him. His calm spirit, warm smile and uplifting energy made him loved by all who knew him. Tee carried a beautiful light within him – one that touched hearts, brought peace in difficult moments and left a lasting imprint on everyone's life. Tavares is survived by his mother, Ella Mae Fontenot Allen; one son, Gu'Juan Freeman; one daughter, D'Naya Verden; six grandchildren, Ga'Kayla Freeman, Bentley Freeman, Leah Johnson, Michael Pierson, August Verden, and Zayy'Veon Robinson. He was preceded in death by his father, Elijah Allen.