Jon Hughes Allen, age 74, of Winslow, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Jon was born in Idabel, Oklahoma to Milton Hughes Allen and Scottie Hope Montgomery Allen.
He is survived by his wife Diane, whom he was married to for 40 years; his four children, Collin, Rachel, Nathan and Sarah and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; his three sisters; and many other relatives.
Jon was in pastoral ministry for decades, serving the Lord in Arizona, California and Northwest Arkansas. He continued to be a minister of the gospel to the day he died, preaching his final sermon on Sunday morning.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Grace Church of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville.
Interment will follow in Mt. Gaylor Cemetery in Crawford County under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in two ways:
The Allen Family welcomes gifts to the Lottie Moon Offering of the International Mission Board online at imb.org/give, or via check payable to IMB and mailed to 3806 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230. Please name “Jon Allen” in the memo so the family is notified of tributes offered. Or you may make a contribution to the completion of the Allen family home at gofundme.com/help-dianeallen.
Diane, so sorry for your loss. I got acquainted with you at UBC.
Thank you, Pasty. I surely remember you from UBC. Jon and I had much joy and fond memories serving there. Life is hard, but God is good.
Sorry to hear about Jon passing. He was a old friend from High School in Ankara Turkey and we both lived in the Dorm. Big Jon we miss you.
John, I am sure that Jon would have loved to chat with you about old times. Jon has told me many stories about Ankara.
Diane, I am so shocked and saddened for you and your family. Please know that I am praying for you and have added you to our church prayer list. Many Saints will be lifting you and your family up in prayer for comfort and some small amount of peace. I pray you find that comfort and peace.
Thank you SO much, Beth. We can surely feel the loving encouragement from everyone’s prayers and appreciate it SO much.
Was saddened to hear of the death of Jon. Very fond memories of LHC when we were in the gym. Having lost Ken in 2017 I understand how hard the struggle of moving forward. My thoughts and prayers are with the Allen family
Pastor Jon and the loving people at Whispering Lakes Community Church led me to the Lord in 1984. Praise God I have been serving Him ever since. I always wondered what happened to him after he left CA. God bless your family with peace.
Diane and family, I was so sorry to hear about Jon. My prayers are with you all. Jon was like a brother to me in the years that we served together and I have many fond memories of him and you.
Dear Diane and family,
Sad to hear of Jon’s passing and knowing he is with the Lord.
Blessings to you all.
Barbara and Julie Stanfield