Jeffrey Allums

1967 - 2026

We have lost a giant this week. Jeff died peacefully at VCU Hospital on Monday morning, listening to yacht rock, after fighting a four-month battle.

His children, Abigail "Abi" Allums and Charlotte Allums, and his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Payne Allums, would like everyone to remember him as he lived. He was full of life, had a huge belly laugh, he loved hard, and aimed to be of service to all who needed him. Jeff never met a stranger. As a result, there are people he loved from all over.

Jeff grew up in Williamsburg, playing baseball, basketball, and football. He attended William and Mary before moving to Charlottesville to manage Baja Bean Co, where he made lifelong friends. After becoming a movie star and meeting Liz while on location in Ashland, VA, then a brief stint in Blacksburg, he and Liz moved to Richmond to open a new Baja Bean and welcome Ram Nation, the Golden Tee community, and what seemed like the entire city. He recently pivoted to the golf industry, where he enjoyed a different side of the hospitality industry. He was a proud Girl Dad, getting very enthusiastic with his love for Taylor Swift, cheesy movies, swim meets, and field hockey games. He equaled that out with his love for team sports, including fantasy football, meat, smoked meat, barbecued meat, and Diet Dr Pepper.

Along with Liz, Abi, and Charlotte, Jeff is survived by his mother, Katheryne Richard Dishner; his siblings, Michael, Scott, and Beth; and his stepfather, Jim.

To celebrate Jeff, please join us for a service of remembrance at Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112, on March 7 at 2:00 pm. We will gather afterwards at Station 2, 2016 E. Main St, Richmond, VA 23223, from 4-6:00.

In lieu of flowers, we ask you to consider supporting a charity very personal to Jeff, The Hines Foundation, hinesinrva.org