Jeffrey “NinJeff” Michael Allen

Jeffrey “NinJeff” Michael Allen, 31, of Arnold, MO, born Thursday, September 20, 1990, in Belleville, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his residence.

Jeffrey was a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and worked for Club Fitness in Afton, MO. He was a big hearted, big hugging, smart, selfless,considerate, very humorous man. Jeff loved his family and friends and never spoke ill about anyone. Jeff had the ability to light up any room with smiles & laughter . We should ALL strive to be more like him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Love you forever & always!

He was preceded in death by his:

• Maternal grandfather, Otis Blackard
• Paternal grandparents, Claude H. and Virginia D. Allen
• Uncle, Claude Allen

Surviving are his:

• Father, Jeffrey Paul Allen of Arnold, MO
• Mother, Jean Ellen Blackard of Belleville, IL
• Sisters:
  • Kelly (Brad) Bagwell of Highland, IL
  • Sarah (Caleb Slaten) Gentry of Bethalto, IL
  • Kristina Allen of Columbia, MO
• Nieces:
  • Makaelah Bagwell
  • Ariyah Gentry
  • Kennedi Bagwell
  • Madisyn Bagwell
• Nephews:
  • Kaleb Bagwell
  • Hayden Gentry
• Cousins:
  • Alex (Abbi Berta) Blackard
  • Mallory Wikoff
  • Kendra Wikoff
  • Rachel (Jay) Spolarich
  • Cindy Stockwell
  • Timothy Riley
  • Parker Blackard
• Aunts:
  • Dana (Marshall) Swally
  • Stacey Duncan
  • Kate Riechman
  • Nancy Blackard (Curt Werner)
  • Linda (Dennis) Wikoff
• Maternal grandmother, Joyce Blackard of Belleville, IL

Visitation: Visitation from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois. Please show your love by wearing one of your “Jeff approved” silly t-shirts.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 pm, January 29, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home.

*A Live Stream of the Funeral will be available starting at 4:55pm at www.facebook.com/kurrusfh