Larry James Allen

Larry James Allen the son of Maurice and Lucille Allen was born August 5, 1960 at Houston, Missouri. Larry passed away at Mercy St. Francis Hospital on Sunday evening, September 24, 2017 making his age 57 years 1 month and 19 days.

Larry was united in marriage to Brenda Gail (Shelton) Allen on September 15, 1979 making their union together 38 years. They were blessed with 2 children, Dustin and Stefanie.

Larry attended Summersville R-ll School graduating in 1978. He was saved and baptized at the age of 10. He was an ordained deacon and active church member. Larry taught Sunday School for several years. Larry truly loved the Lord and always tried to live his life to glorify Him.

He enjoyed buying, selling, fixing and driving vehicles. He could often be found running his bulldozer. He enjoyed singing, fishing, and reading his bible. Brenda was his best friend and they loved being together. He enjoyed working on vehicles with Dusty and having long ranger rides. He enjoyed having long talks with Stefanie and giving her a hard time. His greatest joys were spending time with his grandchildren and family. He loved his kids and wife dearly.

Larry is preceded in death by his father Maurice Allen, and his grandparents.

Larry is survived by his wife Brenda Gail Allen of the home, his children, Dustin James Allen and wife Charlotte, Stefanie Alison Thomas and husband Danny, his grandchildren, Ciayah, Kyson and Kyler Allen, Zachary and Trenton Thomas, his mother Lucille, brothers and sisters, Mike Allen and wife Debbie, Connie Lightner and husband Jim, Gary Allen and wife Trish, Amy Adkison and husband David, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Now he is rejoicing in heaven but will be greatly missed.