Allen Lee Tinkham, 31, of Peoria, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
     Allen was born on August 1, 1975 in Peoria, son of Kermin A., Sr. and Helen Lee Frank Tinkham. His father and one brother, Buddy Allen Tinkham preceded him in death.
     He is survived by his mother of Peoria; three daughters, Sabrina, Shayla and Jenna, all of East Peoria; three sisters, Cherrie (Truman) Schuck of Peoria, Tina (Jason) Pudney of Bartonville and Dianne Tinkham of Paris, IL; and three brothers, Clarence (Virginia) Tinkham of Peoria, Bobby Tinkham of Pekin and Kermin A. Tinkham, Jr. of Paris, IL.
     Allen formerly attended and played basketball at Limestone Community High School in Bartonville. He was formerly employed at the Bartonville McDonald’s and Sparkling Finish Car Wash on Knoxville in Peoria.
     Allen enjoyed listening to country music, playing basketball, fishing off the banks and drawing. He was a fan of basketball and football and the Miami Dolphins was his favorite team. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his close friends, Eric and Andy Lepetre. Allen had a great love for his family and was always fun loving, full of life and loved to joke around.
     Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Clary Funeral Consultants, 1625 West Candletree Drive, in Peoria, with the Rev. Dean Grabill officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery, 4234 N. Knoxville, Suite B, Peoria, 61614.