Lawrence Allen Iii

Lawrence Allen III, 68, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Lawrence was born April 22, 1953, to Lawrence and Inolia Allen II, in Birmingham, IL.

Lawrence was a Veteran of the United States Army; always proud of his service to his country.  He was a member of the Egyptian Lodge 44 F.A.M. in Tacoma, WA, worked as a mechanic for a Cadillac Dealership in Cleveland, OH for many years, and enjoyed being a member of the Masons of Cleveland. Moving from Ohio, he settled in Lebanon to be closer to his family; enjoying his years living at the Cedars of Lebanon.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Inolia Allen II.

He is survived by his son, Lamond Allen, St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Laylah and Lamyah Allen; brother, Louis (Erma) Smith; extended family and friends.

Visitation:  Thursday, June 3, 2021, 10:00 am to 12:oo noon, Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

Graveside Service:  Thursday, June 3, 2021, 1:00 pm, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO

Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL