Allan Ronald Keown

Allan Ronald Keown, 79, passed away September 25, 2014 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and lived in El Paso since he was eight years old. He considered himself a true Texan. He graduated from Ysleta High School and The University of Texas at Austin where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. Upon graduation he earned a Direct Commission as a Second Lieutenant and served four years as a U.S. Army Medical Officer and Troop Commander at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. He was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant. After his discharge he, along with his partner Foster Drummond, operated Pearl Sales Company, a Mexican import firm and Showhouse El Paso, a manufacturer’s representative firm. They also operated Little Mexico, a curio shop, in the airport. For 41 years he served the legal community as a Forensic Document Examiner (handwriting expert) and Expert Witness throughout the United States. He enjoyed 25 years as a member of the Del Norte Lions Club serving in many offices including President. He had a distinctive voice that led to a number of years of doing both Radio and TV commercials as well as acting in two movies, “The Border” and “Fandango”. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. He was a big fan of the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mildred Keown, and his brother, William. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Wanda; daughters, Kymberly Arnold and Kelly Pierce; grandchildren, Jeremy and Jason Smith; stepdaughters, Kathryn Wood and Diana Lucas; step-grandchildren, Steven and Jason Borrego, Jefferson, Anna and Michelle Lucas, two step great grandchildren Mikayla and Addison Borrego and one niece June Andrews. He is also survived by his dog, Archie. Pallbearers will be Jason Borrego, Robert Thompson, Foster Drummond, John Webb, David Nichols, and Donny Benton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Brandt, John Malone, Ed Johnston, and David Wolking. Because of his great love of animals, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation in Allan’s name be made to the Humane Society of El Paso, 4991 Fred Wilson Drive, El Paso, Texas 79906 or to the Memorial Fund at his church St. Luke United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Monday, September 29, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 9:00 am at St. Luke United Methodist Church 9915 Montwood Drive led by Rev. Koreen Guillermo. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. You made us laugh and we will miss you always. Rest in Peace, Big Al. Arrangements under the direction of Hillcrest Funeral Home, El Paso, TX.