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Allen Dewayne Eubanks, 53, of Christopher walked into the arms of his Savior Monday afternoon, January 8, 2024 at his home after several years battling ALS.
Mr. Eubanks was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on September 6, 1970 the son of Dennis “Fireball” & Linda (Neeley) Eubanks.
Allen married Julie (Reece) on March 13, 1994.
Allen worked at Continental Tire for 15 years before his ALS diagnosis. He and Julie attended Whittington Church, where he enjoyed VBS. The church was an important part of his life.
Allen loved traveling and exploring God’s country. He and Julie visited 42 states during their almost 30 years of marriage.
Mr. Eubanks is survived by his:
Wife: Julie Eubanks of Christopher
2 Siblings:
Aaron Eubanks and wife Staphanie of Buckner and their children Wyatt, Michaela & Maddi
Dianna Helfrich & husband Bryon of Buckner and their children Caleb & Kelsey
Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law:
John Reece & wife Gisele of Mulkeytown and their child Amber
Jeff Reece & Tim of Cape Girardeau
Michael Reece of Christopher
Allen was preceded in death by his Mother, both sets of Grandparents, Nephew-Andrew Reece and Nieces-Candy & Marie Eubanks.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 13th at the Whittington Church with Rev. Mark Minor & Rev. Greg Shelton officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Whittington Church or to the ALS Association St. Louis Chapter 1950 Craig Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63146
The family would like to thank Emmy & Kari Breeze Hospice and they would also like to express a special thank you to Marcia Buck.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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Whittington Church
200 West Main Street, Whittington IL 62897
Tel: 1-618-629-2423
Web: http://www.whittington.org
ALS Association St. Louis Chapter
1950 Craig Road, Suite 200, St. Louis MO 63146
Tel: 1-314-876-7008
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