Douglas Ray Allen, 62, of Isabella, MO passed away January 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1959 in Springfield, MO to Norman and Georgia Pauline (Thornhill) Allen.

Douglas grew up in the Mountain Grove, MO area. He graduated from Mountain Grove High School class of 1977. He owned and operated AHAP (Allen Hydraulics & Air Products) for several years before working as a heavy equipment operator. Later he went to work for the steel plant in Mansfield, MO.

He retired to Isabella, MO about 20 years ago, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, mudding, and doing anything he could outdoors. He loved spending the summer with his grandkids. He was known by all who loved him as "Pops" and will be greatly missed by each and everyone of them.

Pops is survived by one sister Marietha Leonard and husband Mike; four children Dewayne Allen, Duranda Allen Jackson, Douglas Ray Allen II, Dakota Allen and wife Jessica; grandchildren Gavyn Jordan, Daisy Allen, Alley Jackson, Keona Jackson, Riley Jackson, Aaliyah Allen, Addisyn Allen, Aeker Allen; one great grandchild "B" Brianna Jackson-Williams; numerous nieces and nephews; and his two fur-babies "Kitty" & "Georgia".

He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Pauline Allen.

The family will host a celebration of life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, PO Box 65, Gainesville, MO 65655 to help with final expenses. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO. www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com