GEORGE E. ALLEN, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 am, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Charles and Bertha (nee Woolard) Allen on October 17, 1937 in Carrier Mills, Illinois
George married Norma Gail Owens on July 30, 1960 in Harrisburg, Illinois; she preceded him in death on May 27, 1998.
He retired from Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois where he had worked for 30 years.
George enjoyed fishing at Randolph County Lake. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was an Army Veteran.
Survivors:
1 Daughter:
Pam (Greg) Krantz Chester, IL
2 Grandchildren:
Chad (Jenny) Krantz Chester, IL
Brett Krantz Chester, IL
3 Great Grandchildren: Garrett, Kinley and Sophia Krantz
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Wife, 3 Brothers – Charles (Mary) Allen Jr., Robert (Karlene) Allen and William Allen
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Saturday, July 13, 2024
Pecha

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