Allen Lee King, 67, passed away Oct. 20, 2026, at the University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on April 16, 1959, in Amarillo, Texas, to William King and Eleanor Juanita Chambliss.

A longtime resident of Russell and Great Bend, Allen worked in the oil field. He was a devout member of My Father’s Church and cherished time spent with his church family. Allen enjoyed watching baseball and football, especially cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, and doing puzzles.

Survivors include his son, Gilbert King of Great Bend; brother, Floyd King of Great Bend; sisters, Carolyn Gladden of Tyler, Texas, and Latricia Chambliss of Houston, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Billy King.

Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to My Father’s Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 22, 2026