Ronald Allen, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
He was born June 23, 1949 to Randolph Sr. and Gladys (Sanders) Allen in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ronald married Pamela Ann Wilkins on April 20, 1995.
He worked as a civil engineer with the government and had a higher security level than the president. He had a long career that included contracted work with Wilcox, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Benedix, McDonnel Douglas, Boeing, St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, and Nasa.
Ronald enjoyed numerous things like sports, watching action movies, math, physics, computers, luxury cars, critiquing houses on HGTV, and talking about politics. Back in the day, he enjoyed going to the casino. He had a wonderful sense of humor.
His favorite holiday was Christmas. He couldn’t wait to get the decorations out and visit Krug Park to see the lights.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Earl Martin, Elaine (Allen) Jackson, Randolph Allen, Jr., Yvereele Simpson, and first wife, Kathy Wilkins.
Survivors include his wife, Pam; children, Jasmine Latasha Heinrich (Arthur), Dominique Patrice Allen, and Marcus Andrew Allen; extended family and friends.
Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the American Heart Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com.
