He was born to Blanche and Bernard Allen.
At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War on the USS Ramsey as a Plank Owner and Shellback during two Westpac cruises, receiving several medals and commendations.
After discharge, he joined the Kansas City Police Department in 1972. He had many assignments over his career with the Department and received the Meritorious Service award. He went on to earn the rank of Sergeant.
During his service to his community he also furthered his education by obtaining a B.S.B.A. in Accounting from Avila College then went on to obtain a Master of Science in Accounting at UMKC becoming a CPA. After 25 years of service, Sergeant Allen retired on a Friday and was reappointed to the Department the following Monday as the Administrative Supervisor to the Accounting and Payroll Section. He retired again after 14 more years of service.
He enjoyed riding his Harley, listening to Janis Joplin, chewing tobacco, and yes he always knew the ladies in the office enjoyed moving the trash can on him. He was proud of being a Tennessee Squire issued by the Jack Daniels Distillery.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
(obituary provided by Silver Spark (46915372)
At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War on the USS Ramsey as a Plank Owner and Shellback during two Westpac cruises, receiving several medals and commendations.
After discharge, he joined the Kansas City Police Department in 1972. He had many assignments over his career with the Department and received the Meritorious Service award. He went on to earn the rank of Sergeant.
During his service to his community he also furthered his education by obtaining a B.S.B.A. in Accounting from Avila College then went on to obtain a Master of Science in Accounting at UMKC becoming a CPA. After 25 years of service, Sergeant Allen retired on a Friday and was reappointed to the Department the following Monday as the Administrative Supervisor to the Accounting and Payroll Section. He retired again after 14 more years of service.
He enjoyed riding his Harley, listening to Janis Joplin, chewing tobacco, and yes he always knew the ladies in the office enjoyed moving the trash can on him. He was proud of being a Tennessee Squire issued by the Jack Daniels Distillery.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
(obituary provided by Silver Spark (46915372)
He was born to Blanche and Bernard Allen.
At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War on the USS Ramsey as a Plank Owner and Shellback during two Westpac cruises, receiving several medals and commendations.
After discharge, he joined the Kansas City Police Department in 1972. He had many assignments over his career with the Department and received the Meritorious Service award. He went on to earn the rank of Sergeant.
During his service to his community he also furthered his education by obtaining a B.S.B.A. in Accounting from Avila College then went on to obtain a Master of Science in Accounting at UMKC becoming a CPA. After 25 years of service, Sergeant Allen retired on a Friday and was reappointed to the Department the following Monday as the Administrative Supervisor to the Accounting and Payroll Section. He retired again after 14 more years of service.
He enjoyed riding his Harley, listening to Janis Joplin, chewing tobacco, and yes he always knew the ladies in the office enjoyed moving the trash can on him. He was proud of being a Tennessee Squire issued by the Jack Daniels Distillery.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
(obituary provided by Silver Spark (46915372)
At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War on the USS Ramsey as a Plank Owner and Shellback during two Westpac cruises, receiving several medals and commendations.
After discharge, he joined the Kansas City Police Department in 1972. He had many assignments over his career with the Department and received the Meritorious Service award. He went on to earn the rank of Sergeant.
During his service to his community he also furthered his education by obtaining a B.S.B.A. in Accounting from Avila College then went on to obtain a Master of Science in Accounting at UMKC becoming a CPA. After 25 years of service, Sergeant Allen retired on a Friday and was reappointed to the Department the following Monday as the Administrative Supervisor to the Accounting and Payroll Section. He retired again after 14 more years of service.
He enjoyed riding his Harley, listening to Janis Joplin, chewing tobacco, and yes he always knew the ladies in the office enjoyed moving the trash can on him. He was proud of being a Tennessee Squire issued by the Jack Daniels Distillery.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
(obituary provided by Silver Spark (46915372)
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