Jerry Dale Allen, 84, of El Reno, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Born on December 22, 1940, in Sarasota, Florida, Jerry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather with a heart for church ministry and passion for personal projects.

After moving from Alabama to Texas, Jerry worked at Johnson Space Center in Houston where he made significant contributions to the NASA Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle programs from 1965-1971. He later moved to Oklahoma where he worked for the Justice Department from 1971-1997 as a metallurgical engineer.

Throughout Jerry's vocational career, he concurrently served as a minister with the Assemblies of God for 53 years as both a pastor and teacher wherever and to whomever God called him. He was known for his steadfastness, his wit, and his care by all who knew him.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shelby Jean Allen; his son, Mark (wife Stephanie and daughter Ailsa) of Salado, Texas, and his son John (wife Megan) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Leatha Allen.

A celebration of life for Jerry will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Bro. Fred White officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.

Visitation for Jerry will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.