BOBBIE KING ALLEN, 82, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 pm, Saturday, May 30, 2015 at his daughter's home in Belleville, Illinois. He was born to the late Alfred Taylor and Margaret Ella (nee McDonald) Allen on February 13, 1933 in Pollard, Arkansas. He married Dorothy Mangrum on July 24, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan; she preceded him in death on August 22, 2001. He was a Computer Engineer for IBM in St. Louis, Missouri for 36 years. He was a Korean Conflict Army Veteran. He was an avid gardener and fisherman. He enjoyed going bowling, playing horseshoes and camping. Survivors: 5 Children Donald (Robbie) Allen Waterloo, IL Robert Allen Ellis Grove, IL Darrel (Kathy) Allen Dupo, IL Karen Mathews Belleville, IL Edward (Garfield Lindo) Allen Seattle, WA 1 Sister Linda (Irv) Israel Chesterfield, MO 1 Step Brother Arnold (Irene) Garrison O'Fallon, MO 8 Grandchildren Joseph, Dawn (David), Dane, Andrew, Brittany, Derek, Montrey & Sanai 6 Great Grandchildren McKenna, Brandon, Brady, Tate, Tanner and Ivy Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Wife, 1 Daughter - Sharon Narsesian, 3 Brothers - Clark, Eldo and Donald Allen and 1 Sister - Helen Allen Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Thursday, June 4, 2015 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Tim Ritzel Interment: 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 4, 2015 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery St. Louis, Missouri Visitation: Thursday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
