Trey Nicholas Allen, 45, died all too soon on July 4, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 22, 1977, in Liberal, to Larry and Karen (Timmons) Allen.
Trey graduated from Hugoton High School in 1996, Hutchinson Community College, and earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2005 from Kansas State University. For over 15 years, he was a claims specialist for the Social Security Administration. Trey grew up in Hugoton, and continued to maintain close contact with his Hugoton High Class of 1996. He enjoyed anything outdoors, from fishing and camping to golfing and gardening. Trey also played baseball. When he was 12, his team won the Little League World Series, where Trey was the pitcher. When his three sons were old enough to participate in sports, Trey volunteered to help coach their teams. He was the glue that kept the family close together with cookouts and holidays. Trey also served as the family peacemaker. Family came first for Trey, but a very close second was his beloved K-State Wildcats. He enjoyed attending their football and basketball games, traveling as far as NYC to watch the Wildcats play in the Elite 8! Trey proudly bled purple.
On September 5, 1998, he married Shawna Buhrmann. Even though they were no longer married, they raised 3 amazing sons together and remained friends.
Trey is survived by: his parents, Larry and Karen Allen of Emporia; his three sons, Braxton, Jaxon (Katie), and Trevon; four-month old granddaughter, Elaine Allen, all of Hutchinson; brother, Ty Allen (Ashley Knier); nephews, Dax, Tripp, and Grayson Allen, all of Hugoton; aunts, Joyce Hammons and Shelley AbouNabhan (Michael); uncle, Paul Timmons; mother to Braxton, Jaxon, and Trevon, Shawna Allen; former in-laws, Larry and Beulah Buhrmann; beloved Siamese cat, Yogi; numerous cousins; and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Mary and George Allen and Doris and Paul Timmons; and uncles, Don Allen (Vicky) and Steve Hammons.
Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2023, at First Christian Church, 600 S. Van Buren, Hugoton, with Pastors Heath Kelley and Kevin Giguere officiating. Burial will follow in the Hugoton Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Trey Allen Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
The family encourages everyone to dress casual with K-State or purple attire, or your favorite Kansas team attire, to his Celebration of Life service.