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Funeral Ceremony: 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Oak Mound Cemetery
Visitation: Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home
Richard Lindell Allen, age 67, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, July 10, 2022, at his home.
He was born April 27, 1955, in Flora, the son of David Lindell and Pauline (Trimble) Allen.
Richard enjoyed time spent outdoors, gardening, and attending tractor pulls. Over the years he worked alongside his father on the farm and helped with livestock. He had also worked in the sawmill, as road crew for Songer Township, and as a mechanic at Knapp’s Service Station in Xenia. Often utilizing his carpentry skills, Richard enjoyed tinkering and it seemed there wasn’t anything that he could not fix.
He is survived by his daughters: Chelsea Allen and Paige Allen, both of Xenia; siblings: Linda Kay Allen of Xenia, Norma (Harold) Brooks of Xenia, Janet Sue Johnson of Flora, Judith Meadows of Xenia, Brenda Williams of Xenia, and Paul Ray (Bonnie) Allen of Xenia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Oak Mound Cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Sending our condolences to the families!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Chelsea and Paige I’m so very sorry! Your dad was a great guy. Prayers for comfort.
Chelsea & Paige...I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
To his girls and to his brother and sisters- I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. I pray God will hold you all close.
So very sorry for your loss. HUGS
So sorry Chelsea n Paige to hear about the passing of your father. He was a great man to get to know n work for love to hear his jokes n old stories. Until we meet again you will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry to hear of the families loss! I will pray for comfort and peace f
To Richard's family: I am sorry for your loss. Richard was a kind, good man.
I always loved Richard, he was so nice. Hugs for his sisters and brother and daughters. May you all have peace and comfort from God. Rest in peace.
We’r sorry to learn of Richard death, lifting your family up in prayer.
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Richard. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.
Sorry for your loss loss always remember him from grade school he will be missed
Prayers for the family
My sympathies to his entire family. I did not know Richard well, but remember him mainly from when he worked at the Knapp gas station. He was always kind and very much a gentleman in his dealings with me. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss sending prayers and hugs for all.
Chelsea and Paige, I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad was always nice to me. May GOD give you the strength you need at this time.✝️
I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with Richard at Knapps. He was a really nice guy.
I'm so sorry to hear about Richard! You have our deepest sympathy!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Richard was a great person. ❤️🙏
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