Philip H. Allen

1971 - 2014

Philip Howard Allen, age 42, passed this life on October10, 2014 due to a car accident near Sedalia, MO. Philip was born November 25, 1971 in Sedalia, MO, the son of Howard and Barbara Swanson Allen. Philip grew up in Sedalia, graduating from Smith-Cotton High School in 1989. He graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He became a certified Professional Engineer. He was a machine design engineer, and had been with Brewer Science for the past 12 years. He has been awarded several patents for his designs.
On July 30, 1994 in Rolla, MO, he married Carin LaVerne Finch. To this union were born a son, Patrick Philip Allen, and a daughter, Corinna Nicole Allen, who both survive.
Philip and Carin left this life together. In addition to his children, Philip is survived by his parents, Howard and Barbara Allen of Sedalia, MO, a brother, Mark Andrew Allen of Dallas, TX, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Philip was a member of First Assembly of God in Rolla, where he served as a deacon and was very active in many of the church ministries. He was very interested in robotics, and served as a mentor to the Rolla Patriots, High School Robotics Team, which he helped establish.
A visitation for the family and many friends of Philip Allen will be held from 4-8 pm. Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the First Assembly of God in Rolla. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm. Monday, October 20th at First Assembly. Interment will follow in Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rolla.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Brewer Science Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Allen children in care of Phelps County Bank in Rolla.
Online condolences may be offered at www.nullandsonfuneralhome.com
All arrangements are under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla.