Chrsitopher Lee Allen

February 23, 1976 - May 8, 2013

Christopher Lee Allen of Bellevue, IL passed away at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center on May 7th, 2013. Christopher was born February 23, 1976 to Oldfield W. Jr. and Velma J. (Hearn) Allen in Peoria, IL. Christopher married Jamie L. Cotter June 27, 2009. She survives along with one son Cameron Pistole and one daughter Peyton Marie. Also surviving are his parents, Oldfield Jr. (Barney) and Velma J. (Hearn) Allen of Peoria, IL ; brothers, Brian L. Allen of Champaign, IL, Anthony (Karla) Allen of Peoria, IL, Irving Dale (Jennifer) Allen of East Peoria, IL , 2 nephews Evin Washington and A.J. Allen and 2 nieces Olivia Allen and A’mya Allen. He is also survived by his father-in-law Gary Cotter and mother-in-law Chris (Tony) Johnson, brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Lindy Vonk and Grandmother Betty Cotter. Chris is also survived by his Aunt Esther Hearn who helped raise him. He is also survived by a multitude of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents Oldfield W. Sr and Dolly Allen and Arnee and Rosetta Hearn. Chris graduated from Peoria High School in 1994. He attended Illinois Central College. He was co-owner and operator of Barney’s Auto Service in Peoria. Chris enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved fishing and sometimes he would even catch one or two. He also enjoyed going to the drag races with his dad and his brothers. Chris was a member of Prince of Peace MB Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Prince of Peace MB Church, 711 E. Arcadia Ave. Peoria, IL. Visitation will be from 9am-11am with services beginning at 11am. Reverend Simon J. Holly will bring the eulogy. Chris will be laid to rest at Parkview Cemetery. A memorial scholarship fund has been set-up for his children at South Side Bank in Peoria, IL