Armel C. Allen, Jr. was born September 23, 1931 in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Armel C. and Blanche Mayor Allen Sr. He married Barbara Monken Sarti on October 18, 1997 at Jerseyville, Illinois. He worked as a ladle Crane Operator for National Steel in Granite City for 42 years. Armel Allen was a Korean War era U.S. Marines veteran. Armel lived in Flippin, Arkansas since 1997 moving from Granite City, Illinois. He was a member of Bull Shoals American Legion, North Arkansas Kennel Club and the Bull Shoals Retired Fishermen's Club. He passed away on march 25, 2010 at his residence at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 2 days.