Jeff was born on November 6, 1979 in Paola Kansas to Rick Allen and Sharon Mowry. Jeff grew up in Drexel and was raised on a farm where he had a love for all animals. He was a hard worker from an early age and enjoyed helping his family do chores on the farm. He loved being outside riding dirt bikes, playing sports, going to the swimming pool, riding horses and being with his friends. He was a volunteer firefighter when he was a teenager and liked being involved in his community and helping people. Jeff was easily described as an ornery boy by many that knew him, but he found joy in humor and loved making people laugh. As an adult Jeff worked as a master tile setter and enjoyed the trade. He took pride in his skills and craftsmanship. He also loved working on old cars and trucks and enjoyed collecting antiques. Jeff was known for being very smart at whatever he set his mind to.
Even though described as a simple and private man, Jeff did not know a stranger. He had a loving heart and was known for giving you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Jeff had deep love and immense pride for his children and grandchildren and considered them his biggest blessings. He enjoyed watching his children grow into wonderful young adults. Although Jeffs earthly body is no longer with us, he was of Christian faith and believed in Jesus. Jeffs spirit will live in all of those who dearly loved him.
Jeff is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Makayla and infant grandson, Cashton. His paternal grandparents, Billie and Doris Allen, and maternal grandparents Pete and Jessie Slawson.
Jeff is survived by his daughter Savanna Allen (Chance), son Austin Allen, two grandsons, Coestyn and Cade, parents, Rick Allen (Connie), Sharon Mowry, sister Amy Allen-Lett (Trent), brother Mike Allen (Honesty), two nieces Lexie Smith and Hailey Allen, and nephew Hunter Allen, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family.
