Allen Tungate, age 88, of Columbia, formerly of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 29, 1938 in Marion County to the late Leander and Etta Tungate Spaulding. Mr. Tungate was a proud United States Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his spouse of 36 years, Wanda Taylor of Columbia; son, Roger Tungate of Lebanon; three daughters, Kimberly Dawson (Chris) of New Haven, Barbara Brown of New Haven, Sandra Hardesty (Randall) of Springfield; three step-children, Doug Taylor (Reva) of Columbia, Sherry Tapp (Michael) of Tennessee, Wally Taylor (Donna) of Columbia.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and fifteen step great-grandchildren

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Troy Mattingly. Interment to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home.