Patrick D. “Pat” Allen, 62, of Parsons passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his home. His death was unexpected.
Patrick Dee Allen was born on Sept. 28, 1962, in Parsons to George Dee and Mary Ruth (Wilson) Allen. He grew up in Parsons and attended Meadow View Grade School and graduated from Labette County High School in 1980. Following high school, Pat earned an associate’s degree from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
For 25 years, Pat worked as a draftsman and mechanical designer for TecTank. The last 15 years Pat worked for Atec Steel.
A big car buff, Pat enjoyed watching NASCAR and working on cars. He also enjoyed cooking and listening to music, especially old rock ‘n’ roll.
He is survived by his son, Payton Allen of Altamont; his grandson, Mason Allen; his mother, Mary Ruth Allen of Parsons; and his brother, Christopher Allen (Florence) of Altamont.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Allen; his maternal grandparents, Ora and Dorothy Wilson; and his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Lelia Allen.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Parsons.
