Reuben Michael Allen

Dr. R. Michael Allen went home to be with his Lord on Thursday morning, the 10th of September, next to his beloved wife Colette in their home in Atlanta. Michael was survived by his brother, Dr. Bohn Dixon Allen of Arlington, TX and his daughter Brandwyd Michele Allen of Nashville, TN.

Michael was born in Fort Stockton and raised in Alpine, TX. He attended UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and served in the United States Army as a Major. a physician and psychiatrist. He married Captain Karen Sue Drowns and they had Brandwyd and served until 1982 and were together until her passing in 1983.

Michael served as a prominent forensic neuro and bio psychiatrist for the VA system and worked as a consultant for various Law Enforcement agencies during his career. He also volunteered helping battered women and children address their trauma throughout his career.

In his personal life he campaigned for equal rights and freedoms. He hit roadblocks and overcame them. And was blessed with the love of his daughter Brandi and wife Colette.

Michael travelled frequently for work and on one of these trips he met his future wife of 33 years, Colette, and they embarked on the next phase of their life together travelling the world, and caring for each other until the end. It was his greatest adventure.

Services will be on Saturday, 26 September from 12 Noon – 2pm at H.M. Pattersons and Sons in Brookhaven, GA.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Fur Kids Atlanta and Disabled American Veterans at DAV.org