He was a retired carpenter and member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Jack's loved deer hunting, his guns and woodworking. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Bruce Allen; a sister, Marion Allen; and half-brothers, E.L. Allen, Bishop Ray Allen, Jr., Rutledge Allen, Donald Allen and Ronald Allen.
Survivors include his wife, LaVeda Oakes Allen of Monticello; two sons, Shannon Allen and wife Angie of Waco, TX and Kris Allen and wife Amy of Sheridan; one daughter, Krystle Montgomery and husband Phil of Shreveport, LA; half-sister, Mary Slaughter of Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Wanda Hudson of Farmersville, TX and Brenda Jiles of Monticello; six grandsons, three granddaughters, two great grandsons; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dwayne Roper officiating. There will be a visitation one hour preceding the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Please visit Jack's online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(12)
David Allen
Star City, AR Wednesday, December 1, 2021 So sorry to loose you! You were a wonderful manSteve Davis
LIttle Rock, AR Monday, November 29, 2021 Dear Family,Much love coming your way. Can you imagine the reunion going on in heaven!!! Mom always spoke highly of Jack and Levada and prayed many a prayer with your mom. Again much love and prayers coming your way!
Debbie Clark
Overland Park, KS Sunday, November 28, 2021 I will always hold dear to my heart the times we were together, and the messages you sent to me. The last one about how it snowed there, but no snow in Kansas yet. I will miss your sense of humor. LaVeda, I love you.Lucas Hutcheson
Hot Springs, AR Sunday, November 28, 2021 Praying your family has peace through this difficult time. My dad and Jack were friends and my dad thought alot of Jack.Marsha & Bill Daniels
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 28, 2021 LaVeda, Wanda, Brenda, & families,We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you and sending our love & prayers.
Dolly Rhodes Farmer
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 28, 2021 I'm sorry for your loss and pray God holds you close during this time.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 28, 2021 Laveda, so sorry for such a great loss. Rose Hill will be missing him for sure. But he is no longer suffering Prayers for you and familyBobby & Sandy Hood
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 27, 2021 LaVeda, so sorry about Jack. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Dolly Rhodes Farmer
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 27, 2021 I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband, Father, brother, uncle, friend. May God hold you close during this time of sorrow, as he holds Jack in his arms too.Debbie Clark
Overland Park, KS Saturday, November 27, 2021 The times I got to spend with Jack will always be very special memories. I will miss his humor and the way he made us feel his love for us.Gary Newton
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 25, 2021 So sorry for your loss. Mr Jack was a great man. Always enjoyed visiting with him at the paint store. He will be missed by all who knew him.Ken and Shawn Donathan
Shreveport, LA Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Praying for you laveda and Krystle sending love and hugs through this difficult time. Mr Jack will be missed