COELLO — Wayne R. Allen, 78, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion.
Wayne was born July 9, 1937, in Mulkeytown, the son of Revia Allen and Ferol (Johnson) Allen.
Wayne was a member of West City Church of God.
He was an Army veteran.
He married Myrtle (Wilson) Allen on June 18, 1960, and she survives of Coello.
He is also survived by his children, Debbie Ragan of Coello, Kimberly Allen of Christopher, Jimmy Allen and Liz Greenwood of Coello, and Kandi Elko of West Frankfort; two special sons-in-law, Mark Robinson and Pete Elko; grandchildren, Christopher and Marcie Ragan, David Ragan, Ronna Robinson, Scott (Ashley) Robinson, Travis Elko, Michaela Elko, Teyah Elko, Dustin Allen and Kailey Allen; great-grandchildren, Braxton Ragan, Maston Snider, Kenne Robinson, Myles Robinson, Kelisy Grob, Joey Robinson and Layla Flowers; and brother, Wilford Allen of Christopher.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son-in-law, Mike Ragan; brother, Bobby Jacoby; grandson, Kenny Grob; and one great-grandson, Korvin Robinson.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West City Church of God or to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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