Photo courtesy of Baier Family Funeral Services - Paxton
Paxton, Illinois
Oct 24, 1936 – Feb 8, 2025
Lloyd D. Allen, 88, of Melvin died peacefully at home at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells St., Paxton with Rev. John Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeland Twp Cemetery, Thawville with military honors by the Tracy Smith Post 700 Thawville American Legion.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
He was born October 24, 1936 at home in Roberts, Illinois the son of Alpha Jewell (Corn) and Sidney Lawson Allen. He married Ruby Louis Shelton on December 24, 1958 in Melvin at the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Ruby; three brothers, Gary (Mary) Allen of Paxton, Bill (Sonia) Carlton of Dayton, Ohio, Randy (Janet) Allen of Kentucky; three sisters, Sandy (Nick) Latham of Kentucky, Laura (Steve) Hunter of Rantoul, Sherrill Lindsay of Gibson City; sisters-in-law, Peggy Buhl of Gibson City, Patsy McCormick of Missouri, Peggy Netherton of Herscher, Rachel Shelton and Shirley Shelton of West Virginia, Evelyn Allen of Melvin; and brother-in-law, Ray Diskin of Paxton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Geraldine (Wilbur) Kelly, Dorcas Diskin; brother, Donald Allen; brothers-in-law, David Shelton, Randall Shelton and Roger Netherton. Lloyd was also preceded in death by Cathy Jo Netherton, his sister-in-law whom they raised since the age of four.
Lloyd enlisted in the United States Marine Corps July 19, 1956. He survived 18 months in Okinawa, Japan. Upon his return to Illinois, he worked with the Ford County Highway Department then for his brother Don at Allens Garage. He worked for 26 years with the Ford-Iroquois F. S. and another 13 years for Cen-Pe-Co.
Lloyd loved going to and having a booth at various flea markets, traveling, and refinishing furniture. He never met a stranger. He could talk to anyone making them laugh and enjoy the moment. Lloyd was a very special person to his wife, family and friends. You could tell he was around by his large laugh.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Roberts-Melvin Fire Department. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.
Read MoreI grew up with Lloyd and Ruby. They were like family to me. Lloyd had the best laugh and you could hear it all over the room. He was like a brother. My family would spend the holidays together. I played with Cathy when we were little. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend. Betty Goodmonson Poplett
Betty Poplett
February 12, 2025
Remembered By
John Netherton
February 12, 2025 | Breckenridge, TX
I always knew when Lloyd was around before I would see him, that laugh of his would always give himself away. Ruby thinking of you and sending prayers and hugs. Lloyd forever in our hearts.
Allen and Bev Baker
February 11, 2025
What I remember most about Lloyd was his laugh and how kind he was. My dad Ron Wiebers ran gas for FS in Piper City alongside Lloyd in Melvin and were friends with Lloyd and Ruby who had the most beautiful smile. I have a fading happy childhood memory of going to their home.
Please accept our sympathies ~ Ron Wiebers, Dawn Veatch, David Wiebers and Dayna Graham. He will be missed in this world.
Dawn Wiebers Veatch
February 11, 2025 | Marion, VA | Friend
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Lloyd. He was a great friend, and devoted husband. A life well lived.
James SHEARL
February 10, 2025 | Loda, IL | Friend
I remember him first as Scott Kelly's(4-H friend) Uncle Lloyd. The obit describes him to a "T" with his hearty laugh and gift for friendly gab.
James Niewold
February 10, 2025 | Loda, IL | Friend
