Shai-Kee Allen

Shai-Kee Shikary Ray Allen, 19, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday evening, December 17, 2016, at OSU East Hospital. He was born May 16, 1997, in Ashland, Ohio.

Shai-Kee recently graduated from Mansfield Senior High where he played varsity football. He was currently working at Eddie Bauer in Columbus. Playing football, basketball, and Play Station 4 were his favorite activities. Listening to music and hanging out with his family and friends were at the top of his list.

Shai-Kee is survived by his mother, Jennifer Allen of Mansfield; father, Robert Arrington IV of Mansfield; four sisters, Kierra Bluster of Mansfield, Robrial Arrington of Akron, Nia Arrington of Cleveland and Lashawnesee Coffee of Mansfield; three brothers, Omarion Allen, Deyon Coffee and Keyon Coffee, all of Mansfield; grandfather, Robert Arrington Sr. of Arizona; grandmother, Patricia Okai of Columbus; great-grandmother, Betty Grose of California; special cousins, Tatyana Moffit, Tremaine Manns Jr., Raeon Arrington, Titus Arrington, Fred Manns Jr., Tre’ Windam, Jaquan Mosley, Javonte Williams, Marquis Allen and Natavis Briggs; his girlfriend, Aareon Brooks; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Allen Grose; grandmother, Catherine Arrington; aunts, Rondala Broaden and Ellanor Williams; and uncle, Alphonzo Grose.

The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2016, at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.

Words of comfort may be expressed at www.wappner.com.