Allyn Penny

HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Allyn Dale Penny, 68, formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Levering Regional Health Care in Hannibal.

Allyn was born Aug. 15, 1953, to Patty J. Brooks in Oregon.

Allyn's childhood nickname was "Smiley," and his sweet smile will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Allyn was a 1972 graduate of Jackson High School, where he was a member of the varsity wrestling team.

He is survived by three siblings, Terry (Joyce) Penny of Jackson, David (Roxie) Penny of Cape Girardeau and Cheryl (Terry) Sides of Jackson; an aunt, Peggie Brown McAnally; nieces, Ginger (Paul) Lufcy of Cape Girardeau, Amy (Greg) Franklin of Jackson and Julianne Sanning of Ballwin, Missouri; nephews, Ryan (Brittany) Sides and Jeremy Penny, both of Jackson; great-nephews, Paul David Lufcy, Carson Franklin, Riley Penny and Cameron Sides; great-nieces, Olivia Penny, Ivy Sanning, Autumn Sides and Kylie Sides; and dear friends and caregivers, Richard and Dorothy Cerretti of Hannibal.

Allyn was preceded in death by his loving mother, Patty J. Brooks; maternal grandmother, Gurie Unger; and a nephew, Todd Eugene Sides.

A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, with the Rev. Jimmie Corbin officiating.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Local announcement by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.