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Russ was born to Janet and Clayton Allen (both deceased) and raised in Tampa, FL.

He graduated from Tampa Bay Vol. Tech in 1982, after which he served in the US Air Force. He was stationed in Turkey during Desert Storm. He is survived by his loving wife Kendall Gayanne Allen and children Johnathon (JR), Elizabeth (Beth), Kimberly (Kim), Mitchell (Mitch), Kelsey, brother Richard and many extended family members.

He went to his home with the Lord May 9, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

He was an active member of Second Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas for many years.

It was in 2013 when Russ received his college degree in auto mechanics from Cisco College at the Abilene, Texas campus.

He was an accomplished mechanic at Abilene ISD Transportation in Abilene, Texas.

He enjoyed family time, fishing, as well as other hobbies and activities such as grilling ribs.

He is loved and missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to cancer patients and their families.    

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