Jerry Wayne Allen

Jerry Wayne Allen

Jerry Wayne Allen, age 68, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. He was born Nov. 28, 1954, in Fort Scott, the son of Harold Allen and Esther Gibson Allen. Jerry first married Caroline Frances “Fran” Morrow on April 20, 1981, in Fort Scott. They enjoyed 16 years of marriage until her death on May 29, 1997. Jerry later married Deborah Morrow on Dec. 28, 1998, at Miami, Okla. Jerry had a knack for working on small engines and had repaired many motor bikes and lawn mowers. He also used his mechanical abilities to rebuild lawn tractors that he used in area lawn tractor pulls. Fishing was also a favorite pastime.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah, of the home and three step-children, Sara Schnichels, Casey Keirsey and Christopher Keith. Also surviving are two brothers, Pete Allen and Charles Allen and a sister, Barbara Wheeler. In addition to his first wife, Fran, Jerry was also preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Esther Allen, a brother, Tom Allen, a sister, Bonnie Hill and his beloved dog, Susie.

There was cremation. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Scott. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.