Gary O. Allen's Obituary
Gary O. Allen, 71, of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 04, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Services to celebrate Gary’s life will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Gary may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation.
Gary was born December 22, 1944, in Decatur, IL, the son of Orville Ray and Marguerite (David) Allen. He graduated from MacArthur High School and worked for the Decatur Fire Department for 28 years until his retirement in 1994. He also worked many years at W.W. Grainger, retiring in 2006. Gary enjoyed traveling to any beach destination, playing golf, and visiting his condo in Myrtle Beach. Gary married Julia Bond on March 14, 1970, in Decatur, and they shared 35 wonderful years together. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2005.
Gary leaves behind his sons, Douglas Allen and wife Wendy of Lakeland, FL; Bradley Allen and wife Jennifer of Decatur, IL; sister, Diane Lockwood and husband Gary of Decatur, IL; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Bond of Troy, MI; special friend, Hazel Nottelmann of Decatur, IL; and grandchildren, Raleigh Allen and Kendall Allen.
He is preceded in death by his wife and parents.
The family would like to give special thanks to Ashley Wrigley and the doctors and medical staff at Decatur Memorial Hospital for all their kindness and support.
The family of Gary O. Allen is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Gary Allen: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/2TW2MFF35DG3SR8T
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