Raymond Luther Allen – Chicago, IL

Raymond Luther Allen age 72 of Chicago, went to his heavenly home on February 13, 2025.

Raymond was born December 27,1952 at Miners Union hospital in West Frankfort, il. The son of Raymond Luther Allen Sr. and Lorene (Summers) Vaughn.

Raymond went blind at age 5 but he never let his disability stop him. He attended Illinois School for the Visually Impaired in Jacksonville, IL, and there he learned braille and how to do basic life skills. He loved to listen to ball games on the radio. He also liked to take radios apart. He was a fun-loving person who never met a stranger. He lived at Clark Manor Nursing Home for over 40 years. He met his wife Gertrude at Clark Manor, and they were united in marriage. He loved the staff at Clark Manor, and they loved him.

Raymond is survived by his sisters Patricia (Allen) Mielke of Sesser IL, Viola (Holland) Reed and husband Charles, of West Frankfort IL and Bambie (Vaughn) Eader and husband Greg of Benton IL. He is also survived by Tom Scully of Chicago, and several nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and wife.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Clark Manor of Chicago for the love and care they have given our brother. He considered the staff his family. His Doctor and Unity Hospice provided excellent care with compassion and kept us informed of any changes.

Thank you also to Tom Scully for being a great friend to Raymond for many years. We are so grateful to everyone for their love and support.
Raymond was cremated and will be laid to rest at Masonic & Odds Fellow Cemetery, in Benton.