He was born on October 18, 1971 in Peoria to David and Faith (Aupperle) Hicks.
Surviving are his parents, Faith (Larry) Trail of Washington and David (Connie) Hicks of Morton and three step-brothers, Brian (Crystal) Trail of East Peoria, Robert Trail of Morton and Daniel Trail of Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jon Hicks.
Allen was a 1990 graduate of Washington High School where he played football and was known as “Kamikaze”. He moved to Crawford, Nebraska, where he worked as an EMT and a volunteer firefighter and enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.
He was a trustee for Crawford Public Library and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. His step-brother, Brian Trail, will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton.
Memorial contributions may be given to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, 8630 Illinois Route 91, Peoria, Illinois 61615.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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