Stephen Allen

Cremation arrangements for Mr. Stephen Allen, 72, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date to be announced. Stephen passed away at his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Stephen was born on April 13, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Elmer Eugene Allen and Julia Estelle Allen Kinney. Stephen worked as a manager of a machine shop, M. W. Smith Equipment. He was a pump and compressor specialist. Stephen had many interests, his music being center stage. He played in several bands around the area, he enjoyed working on radios, amps, and other musical equipment. He loved tinkering in his man cave. He will always be remembered by his family and many friends for his humorous T- shirts. Stephen had a way of making people feel better about themselves. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe Gaba; and stepfather, William Kinney.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rita Allen of Kilgore; stepsons, Jeremy Luker of Kilgore and Joshua Luker of Baytown; step-granddaughter, Alexis Luker of Kilgore; and host of friends.