Allen Dillow

Mr. Allen Dillow, age 69 of McClure, died at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at his home. He was born December 28, 1945 in Cairo, the son of Dean and Ruth Dillow Schultz. He married Betty Houseman on May 15, 1970 in Ebenezer Church in Jonesboro. Allen is survived by his loving wife, Betty Dillow of McClure; son Otis Gene Dillow of Butler, IN; daughter Leslie Stoffel (fiancé Gary Kinder) of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Otis Gene Dillow Jr., Victoria Stoffel, Katrina Dillow, and Chase Stoffel; one great-grandchild, Jacelyn Pecord; brothers and sister, Perry Dean (Karen) Schultz, James (Phyllis) Schultz all of Tamms, Vivian Sue Schultz of Pinckneyville, Kevin Ray Schultz and Terry Paul Schultz; other relatives and friends. He was preceded by his parents; one grandchild, Ocean Dillow; one sister, Olie Irene Schultz and one brother, Otis Lation Schultz. Allen was a member of the McClure Pentecostal Church and served as a Deacon for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy after fourteen years. He retired as a Machinist's Mate Second Class. He enjoyed RV-ing, and attending Church camps. Allen was a loving husband, and father. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral services for Mr. Allen Dillow will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Rev. Jim Stamp and Robert Smithey officiating. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery in Jonesboro. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Navy Funeral Honors Team. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dillow family or the McClure Pentecostal Church. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Visitation Service Friday, October 9, 2015,5:00PM-8:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 301 West spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Saturday, October 10, 2015,1:30PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Saturday, October 10, 2015, Ebenezer Cemetery 1205 Ebenezer Church Road Jonesboro, IL 62952