Raymond Keith Allen's Obituary
Raymond Keith Allen, 68, of Oblong, Illinois formerly of the Casey, Illinois area passed away at 8:22 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2007 at his home. He was born December 18, 1939 in Bellair, Illinois, the son of Jesse Eldon Allen and Mary Ellen Harris Allen. On October 3, 1970 he married Rebecca Lynn Tharp in Oblong, Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Becky Allen of Oblong, Illinois; sons, Andy Allen of Oblong, Illinois and Jeff Allen and wife Amanda of Oblong, Illinois; granddaughters, Amber, Sydney, Tamra, Sophia and Shayla Raye; sister in law, Candy Williams of Oblong, Illinois and nephews Joey Allen and wife Jodi of Dayton, Ohio and Jesse Allen and wife Tammy of Dietrich, Illinois and their families. His parents, an infant brother, Billy and brother, Johnny Joe Allen, preceded him. Raymond worked as a mechanic for Haskell Motors and later worked in transportation for the Oblong School District. In honor of Raymond's wishes there will be no funeral or visitation services. He will be cremated. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Mrs. Becky Allen, 309 N. Jackson, Oblong, IL 62449 or at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL assisted the family with the arrangements. SERVICES Service Visitation
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