Emil Ray Allen of Jeffersonville, KY, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Windsor Care Center, Mt. Sterling, KY, at the age of 94 years, 5 months, 14 days. He was born Sunday, August 28, 1927, at Cannel City, KY, son of the late Kernie & Mary Keeton Allen.
Emil was a retired Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic. He was a Christian and of the Freewill Baptist Church faith. He pastored two churches in Ohio and one in Florida. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and brother. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Avanelle Perry Allen, Louise Allen, and Karen Mullins Allen; one grandson, Jeremiah Kail; one great grandson, Ryan Moore; and one sister, Elmae Harvey.
Emil is survived by his three daughters, Linda Kennard of Middletown, OH, Stella Slaton of Three Rivers, MI, and Diane Kail of Port St. John, FL; one step daughter, Denise Vice of Mt. Sterling, KY; six grandchildren, Cindy Moore, Ernie Trichler, Michelle Hughes, Lee Slaton, Brian Slaton, Bradley Slaton; one step granddaughter, Emily Vice; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two brothers & one sister, Dave Allen of Sandy Hook, KY, Herky Allen (Ruth) of West Liberty, KY, and Alene Logan of Winchester, KY; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service 2 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Potter Funeral Home, with Pastor Chris Colley officiating. Burial to follow in the Perry Family Cemetery, Dehart, KY. Visitation 12 - 2 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Family & Friends.
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