Allen was born June 11, 1957 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He enjoyed trading, spending time with his friends and family and going to the casino.
Allen is survived by his wife of 28 years Shelia of the home; two daughters, Sherry Adams of Boles, Arkansas, Sharon Adams of Boles, Arkansas; one son, Allen Adams of Boles, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Bethany, Caleb, Kayle and Hannah all of Boles, Arkansas; father, Billy Joe Adam of Mulberry, Arkansaas; mother Jean Johnico of Cameron, Oklahoma; four sisters, Emma Steelman of Heavener, Oklahoma, Joetta Collins of Rock Island, Oklahoma, Audrey Johnico of Cameron, Oklahoma, Eva Adams of Mulberry, Arkansas; one brother, Eddie Adams of Cameron, Oklahoma.
Allen?s funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lynn Phillips, officiating with interment in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Midland, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Sean Kearney, Bub Scott, Allen Adams, Eric Redmon, Jimmy Collins, and Ronald Parks.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Harris, Ralph Campbell, Clyde Payne, Levin Dunnigan, Paul Bay, David Priest and Frankie Campbell.
Allen?s visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2009 and Saturday until the funeral hour.