Orrie L. Allen

ROCKFORD --- Orrie Lee Allen, 65, of Oregon, IL passed away at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford. He was born February 11, 1949 in Galesburg to Orrie and Audry Maner Allen. He was married to Susan Taylor who preceded him in death. Orrie is survived by his children, Heather (Mike) Patterson of Alpha and Jacob (Tamara) Allen of Erie; as well as a brother, Gary (Dana) Allen of Galesburg. He served his country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a retired millwright. Cremation has been accorded, and a memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home in Galesburg. Pastor Darrell Grimm will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Midwest Affiliate. Expressions of sympathy may be given to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.