John Joseph Allen

John Joseph Allen, 87, of Fulton, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family after a long illness. John was born to Lulu Opal Comingore Allen and Robert Elijah Allen on November 30, 1929. He served his country first as a Merchant Marine and later in the U.S. Army. John was an Iron Worker by trade, a loyal member of Ironworkers Local #396. John is survived by his "life partner" and wife of many years, Mildred Allen; daughter, Mary Lou Barnes of Fulton; step-children, Laura Gilbert of Fulton, Carolyn (Rooster) Stuckenschneider of Martinsburg, Missouri, Evelyn (Joe) Hunn of Independence, Missouri, Wanda Hawkins of Jefferson City, Missouri and Wayne (Teresa) Jett of Fulton; brother, Harry (Sherry) Wilkinson of Blue Springs, Missouri; sisters, Alice Capps of Columbia, Missouri, Margie Wilkinson of Fulton and Minnie (Steven Witte) Humphrey of Fulton; along with numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren, especially Courtney Barnes of Fulton. John "J.J." was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert L. Allen, Charles E. Allen, Julian A. Allen, Kenneth A. Wilkinson, Sherman L. Wilkinson and Wesley T. Wilkinson; sisters, Vivien Consegan, Jenness Griffen and Rose Wiseman; son Charles E. Allen; step-sons, Joseph Cooper and Gary Jett; step-daughter, Debbie Jett and his first wife, Alice G. Bain Allen. He was well loved! May he rest in peace. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Mike Crowson at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton. Burial will follow at Callaway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive guests from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or V.F.W. Post #2657, both in care of Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court Street, Fulton, Missouri 65251. Online condolences may be made at www.debofuneralhome.com