Mr. Victor B. Allred

Victor Bennett Allred affectionately known as “Papa Vic” departed this earth on April 12, 2025. Vic was born August 7th, 1962, in Denver, Colorado to Janet Bennett. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet New and stepfather, Bob New. Vic was a devoted Boy Scout, going on to become an Eagle Scout and Scout Master. He grew up in Versailles, Kentucky and earned a scholarship to BYU, where he spent three semesters in an Air Force ROTC program. After leaving BYU because “he did not enjoy being yelled at in marching class at 7 o clock in the morning,” He went on to earn a degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional management from Texas Tech University in 1988. Right out of college, Vic went to work for Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, Kentucky before being transferred to the Kansas City International Airport Marriott, where he worked as the food production manager. Known for his lifelong extraordinary career in the restaurant industry, Vic got his start in Lubbock, Texas. He went to work at the original Jazz Restaurant in Lubbock, Texas in 1986. In 1991, Vic opened a Jazz, Louisiana Kitchen in Austin and in 1992, he opened a third location on 39th Street and State Line Road. He then went and opened locations in Omaha, Nevada, and Kansas. Vic loved being a part of the National Restaurant Association, the Missouri Restaurant Association and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, having served respectfully many years for the organizations. He was thrilled to go to Capitol Hill for lobbying beneficial legislation for restaurants. He had a passion for the Pro Start program and wanted to help educate as many future cooks and restaurateurs as he possibly could. Vic ran, won and took pride for being elected to the 100th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session for the House of Representatives. Having served from 2019-2021, Vic sponsored and co-sponsored several bills. He also sat on the Special Committee of Small Business, Special Committee on Student Accountability and the Special Committee on Tourism. Vic was a Chiefs season ticket holder for decades and enjoyed attending regular home and playoffs games in his front row seats. Also, his love for the Cowboys never wavered, having gone to three Super Bowls to cheer them on. He was also a diehard supporter of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Kentucky Wildcats and BYU Cougars. His favorite past times included watching and playing golf, coaching soccer, bowling and community service. Victor Bennett Allred leaves behind to cherish his beloved memories, his wife, L. Lynnette Allred; children: Brittney, Trey, Mark, Maria, LJ, and Jeremiah; father-in-law and mother-in-law, DeLawrence and Kimberly Shepherd; brother, Lee Allred (Michele); sister, Darcy Whattcott (Matt); stepbrothers, Roger and Charley; two brothers-in-law, DeLawrence, Jr. and Elijah Shepherd; sister-in-law, Amber Shepherd; special sister, Tara Whitehead-Stotland (Harvey); special niece, Rachel Hendrix; four life-long friends: Wesley Robinson, Peter Enich, Bill Knesser, and Scott; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family, friends, and colleagues. Funeral Services for Victor Bennett Allred will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at Mount Calvary Church Of God In Christ, 2422 Van Brunt Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64127. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Church. Private Disposition. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Mr. Victor B. Allred

August 7, 1962 - April 12, 2025