Allen Thad LeHew was born November 19, 1959 to Elmer and Joy LeHew in Culver City, California. Allen made the last rodeo on April 24, 2025. Anyone who knew Allen knew that he embodied what a cowboy should be. He always had the wit and manners of a true country gentleman. Allen was a raconteur and regaled many people with his stories of a colorful life. He was a farrier and horse trainer by trade among many other talents. He trained horses through the gentle release method and many considered him a horse whisperer. He will dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Allen is survived by two sons, Chad and Colby LeHew of Tennessee, sisters Brenda Van Ostrand (Bob) of Lake Havasu, Arizona, Shari Simmons (Mike) of Dardanelle and Lisa LeHew of North Little Rock, Arkansas and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Diane Hoefar, Patricia LeHew, Teresa LeHew and Pam Counts and his beloved Big Mama.
A celebration of life will be held May 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Scott & Gwen Hall’s, 2740 Highway 31 N in Lonoke.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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You will be greatly missed, but you have left me with a lot of memories to carry on with. Love you brother.
From our hearts to His Kingdom. Rest in Love Allen!
Allen was my playmate when we were kids. We would play in the livingroom at Big Mama’s, watch TV make incredible edibles, or play outside. I haven’t seen or heard from him since around 1987 or 8, and met his little boys. I have thought of him many times, wondering where he was and what he was doing. I have missed him so much over the years!! We were inseparable until Big Mama moved my best friend away from me!! I’ll always cherish my many memories of our childhood together. Love you Allen Thad LeHew!!!!! Prayers for all his family, and some that were like my own family!
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