Jeffery Smyth Allen, son of the late Kenneth Lee Allen, Sr. and Malinda G. Allen was born on March 23, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Cape Girardeau, MO at the age of 68.

Mr. Allen was a Veteran in the United States Marine Corp from February 1968 to September 1969 and served in the Vietnam War.  He was a member of several clubs including: American Legion Post 369, Benton, Mo; Fraternal Member of United Commercial Travelers of America, Cape Girardeau, MO; Marine Corp League Detachment #1081 where he served as Honor Guard Commander and Armorer. Jeff faithfully worked on fundraising activities associated with each organization he was affiliated with. 

Some of his hobbies included: riding his Harley Davidson, competition shooting, collecting Military Memorabilia and serving the Community.

On June 26th, 1976 he was united in marriage to Debbie Hartman.  Mrs. Allen resides of the home in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, John C. Allen and LeAndra of Havre, Montana; by two daughters, Judy N. McBride of Queens, New York and Kimberly J. Allen of Cape Girardeau, MO; by six grandchildren, Donald McBride, Austin Moore, Joshua Armstrong, Olivia Armstrong, Jaiden Dixon and Kalaiya Dixon; by one great-grandchild, Kobie Moore; by  sister-in-law, Janet Allen of St. Louis, MO, niece Kathy Allen of Berkley, California, and cousin Brady Smyth of Dexter, MO along with many other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth L. Allen, Jr.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 5, 2018. 

A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Shupert officiating.   

Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO.

In lieu of flowers, family would like donations made to the Marine Corps League Detachment #1081 in Cape Girardeau, MO.