Carl Eugene Allen (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Carl Eugene “Gene” Allen of Bolivar, Missouri passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the age of 85. He was born in Fairplay, Missouri on April 11, 1933 to Ardis Duffy Allen and Laura Frances Boswell. Gene graduated high school in 1950 and married Mary Patton in 1956 and had two children, Gail Allen and Carl Allen Jr. He later married Genie Pickett and Corrine Tindell.
Gene was a regional manager at Navistar International Truck Division for over 50 years. He was active at the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, and the Scottish Rite. He also was an active lifetime member at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Gene is preceded in death by his wives Corrine Tindell, Genie Pickett, and Mary Patton and his sons Carl Allen Jr. and George Pickett. Gene is survived by his four children; Gail Allen, April Fisher, Diana Kirkpatrick, and Bruce Rustin. Gene is also survived by his grandchildren; Paden Allen, Kielee Farnum, Tyler Thompson, Emily Kirkpatrick, Rachel Slagle, and Eva Slagle as well as his great-grandchildren; Noah and Violet. Also, beloved nephew and niece Rick and Denise Sloan and their children Jenny, Jon, and Allen.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. Funeral Services will immediately follow the visitation, starting at 2:00 PM.
Memorial contributions can be made to Children’s Miracle Network.
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