Jerry L. Allen, 71, of Fort Smith, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Fort Smith. He was born May 20, 1940 in Caruthersville, MO. He was a retired Computer Technician for IBM and a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by two sons Michael Wayne and Joseph Gerard Allen.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ken Overturf officiating. Burial will be at Mt. View Cemetery with Military Honors.
He was survived by three sisters Pat Hemphill of Doniphan, MO, Betty Blagg of Carthage, MO and Kathy Morlan of Poplar Bluff, MO and one brother Johnny Allen of Pevely, MO.
Pallbearers will be Dorcy Clegg, Terry Browning, Jerry Whisenhunt, Jim Strobel, Mike Hicks and John Craig. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Newton and David Baggett.
The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Peachtree Hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
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Betty Irene Allen, 70, of Fort Smith, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, in Fort Smith. She was a Domestic Engineer. She was born December 16, 1941in Midland, AR. She was preceded in death by two sons
Michael Wayne and Joseph Gerard Allen.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ken Overturf officiating. Burial will be at Mt. View Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
She is survived by three sisters Mary Cusick of Greenwood, Pauline Smith of Fort Smith and Wanda Bartlett of Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Brown, Joel Brown, Nick Black, Brandon Martin, Aaron Johnson and Brian Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Newton and David Baggett.
The family will visit with friends Tuesday evening 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Peachtree Hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.
To place online tributes visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
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