Paul Allen Jr's Obituary
Paul Michael Allen, 74, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2026.
Paul was born on December 14, 1951, in Hayti, Missouri, the son of the late Paul Allen Sr. and Mary Allen. He was a graduate of North Pemiscot High School and continued his education at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi.
Paul was a man who truly enjoyed life. He had a love for billiards, music, and socializing, and he was well known for his charm and sense of humor. A devoted sports fan, Paul proudly cheered for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Buffalo Bills. He especially treasured the friendships he formed over the years, including his close-knit Oak Tower friends, who will miss him dearly.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Summer Allen of Kankakee, Illinois, and Nickolas Allen of Los Angeles, California; his grandchildren, Milani Stowers, Alex Allen, Tierra Allen, and Alexis Allen, all of Pensacola, Florida; his siblings, Johnny Dunbar of Columbia, Missouri, James Dunbar of Blytheville, Arkansas, and Sophia Allen of Columbia, Missouri; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jimmy Hart Sr.; and his son, Alexander Wayne Allen.
Paul will be remembered for his love of life, his passion for sports and music, and the joy he brought to those around him. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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