Obituary

Kansas City- J. Allen, 86, passed away March 25, 2026 at an Overland Park memory care facility.  He was born February 19,1940 in Stover, Mo, the son of James Francis Allen Sr and Irene Isabel (Jones) Allen.

J. graduated from Southeast High School and the University of Missouri, achieving a Master’s Degree in Finance. He was a financial advisor for Waddell Reed and then continued his career as a consultant at Rockhurst University- Small Business Development Center. Later to be self-employed in the same field along with teaching graduate level Finance at Rockhurst and undergraduate education at Webster and Ottawa Universities.  His career afforded him the opportunity to teach a few classes abroad in Malaysia and Singapore.  He was also a past President of the Consumer Credit Counseling Services.

J. was an honest man that was well liked and got along with everyone. He had a clever sense of humor. He was an accomplished sailor, coach, professor, and businessman.  He enjoyed going to the Lake of the Ozarks, road trips on his motorcycle, and traveling to destination family reunions.  He was a member of the Kansas City Athletic Club and kept himself in good physical condition.  Including being part of a friendly neighborhood exercise group.

J. was a season ticket holder with the Kansas City Chiefs from the beginning of Arrowhead Stadium. He was a board member and active with the Kansas City Blues Society where he traveled to regional blues festivals and competitions with his wife. They enjoyed local sports and visiting with friends at Kelly’s in Westport and dining out.

He is survived by his wife Corinne Allen (married in 2008).  His children Greg Allen, Nancy Allen, Jim (Micha) Allen. His brother Larry (Jeanette) Allen. His Allen family cousins.

A service of remembrance will be held at 11 am Thursday, April 2^nd at Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3^rd St. Lee’s Summit, Mo 64063.  A visitation one hour prior.  Graveside service will follow at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens, 25203 E. US HWY 50, Lee’s Summit, Mo 64086.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter 8001 Conser, Ste 240 Overland Park, KS 66204 www.alz.org