Travis Funeral Chapel

Calvin Lee Allen, age 66, of Elmer, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home.

Born November 26, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Walter and Crystal (Hoffman) Allen. In August of 1993, he was united in marriage to Susan Buster who survives.

Also surviving is one daughter, Lana (Ben) Allen-Parker of Macon, Missouri; one sister, Lori Gill of Bevier, Missouri; one brother, Larry Allen of Elmer, Missouri; one granddaughter, Maeve Allen-Parker; one aunt, Ione Baker of Elmer, Missouri; two nieces, Kaylie Teter and Eden Reade; and three nephews, Kolton Gill, Dylan Gill, and Gus Allen.

His parents preceded him in death.

Calvin lived all his life in Elmer, Missouri. He was a 1977 graduate of Atlanta High School. He was employed at Macon County Road and Bridge for 27 years. Calvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, arrowhead hunting, drawing, spending time with his friend, Ed Peavler, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Visitation will be Friday, May 8, 2026, with the family receiving friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, in the Elmer Cemetery in Elmer, Missouri.

Memorials in memory of Calvin may be made to the Elmer Cemetery. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, Missouri 63549.