Donnie Allen

Sep 24th, 1949 - May 3rd, 2015
4 Guests

Visitation:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Thu, May. 7th, 2015 10am-12pm

Service:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Thu, May. 7th, 2015 12pm

Marion-Donnie E. Allen, 65, passed away at 2:10pm on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home.

Donnie was born on September 24, 1949 in Williamson County to Edgar Allen and Margaret (Swann) Wade.

He retired from Terminix after being an exterminator for many years. Donnie enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Marion Garden Club where he won Garden of the Month for May 2015. He also enjoyed genealogy and was a former member of the Marion Historical Society.

Survivors include:

Daughter-Lisa (Justin) Griffith of Johnston City

Granddaughter-Emily May Gibson of Johnston City

Grandson-Brandon Gibson of Johnston City

Close friend-Rene Trapani of Johnston City

Several cousins

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, John Maurice Allen; brother, Eddie Allen and step father, James Wade.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 12pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Schell and Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will follow at Lake Creek Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Thursday from 10am until the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home/800 North Market/ Marion, IL 62959. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com




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4 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Class of “68″

    From: Johnston City, Illinois

    Date: May 5, 2015

    Class mate and friend, Class of “68″

  • Guest: Mike Swann

    From: Marion, Il., Illinois

    Date: May 7, 2015

    I send my condolence to Donnie’s family and friends. I know he will be greatly missed.

  • Guest: DAN WELLS

    From: WEST FRANKFORT, Illinois

    Date: May 7, 2015

    Lisa and family,

    God Bless you through these difficult times! I had went to school with Donnie from grade school through high school graduation and have always been proud to be a part of JCHS Class of 68. Donnie then married your mother a 1st cousin of mine. I have always been aware of Donnie and your family. Keep the great memories of your Dad, with Gods help and those memories, todays hurts will be healed tomorrow!

    Sincerely!

    Dan Wells

  • Guest: Yolonde B. Peterson

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: May 26, 2015

    My condolences on Donnie’s passing. He will be missed with his interests in Marion’s history and his gardening skills.