Robert Leroy Allen Sr., age 73, of Russellville died Friday, June 25, 2021, at Conway Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 2, 1948, in Manzanola, Colorado to Marion Leroy and Francis Balandran Allen.

He loved western movies, dancing and teaching others to dance.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Allen; two brothers, Marion Allen and Fredrick Allen; and a nephew, Dennis Gordon.

He is survived by the mother of his children; four children, David and his wife, Cortney Allen, Robert and his wife, Tina Allen, Patrick Allen and Lora Allen; three sisters, Judy Stroud, Gloria Rhodig, Christine Allen; a brother, Thomas Allen; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Adam Shaddon officiating and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas with the Rev. Jim Brungardt officiating and under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Pallbearers will be Mike Stroud, Jack Stroud, Mike Munoz, Elias Allen, Issac Allen and Willie Herman.

Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.