Jerry L. “Fred” Allen, 61, died on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at 11:07 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on May 11, 1958, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Joe D. and Luella Rose (Lamb) Allen. 

Fred formerly worked for Nelson Packaging of Lima.  He was a 1977 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School.

He is survived by his two sons: A.J. Allen and Codey Allen both of Ada; a sister, Patty Haney of McGuffey; and his great niece Caley Haney who he loved with all his heart. 

A celebration of Life will begin at 11 am. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with John Long officiating.  Inurnment of cremains will be in McDonald-Fairview Cemetery, Kenton at a later date.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, P.O. Box 41, Alger, Ohio 45812 for the benevolence of the family.