Jeffrey Wade Allen, 45 of Drexel Missouri passed away in his home
on Monday, August 4, 2025.. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held
at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400) on Saturday, August 16th
from 10AM- 11AM. Private family
graveside services will be held following.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Infant Death & SIDS
Network (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) in memory of Makayla, whom he held close
to his heart. Messages of condolence may
be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
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.
