John Merit Allen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Merit Allen of Benton, Missouri, born in Fulton, Kentucky, who passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid John Merit farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John Merit is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Allen and Margaret Allen (Asbell). He is survived by: his spouse Billie Kay Beardslee; his sons, Jeff Allen (Megan) of Bowling Green and John Darren Allen of Benton; his grandchildren, Nolan, Kelsey, Zane and Meredith; and his brother Thomas Allen of Clarksville, Tennessee. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 14th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the LaCroix Methodist Church (162 E Missouri St, Benton, MO 63736). A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 14th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
