He proudly served in the United States Army. In 1958, while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, he met and married the love of his life, Janice Taylor. Allen was a Vietnam Veteran serving two tours. He retired as a recruiter in 1975.
Allen worked numerous jobs, eventually owning his own wrecker service in Houston, Texas. He retired in 1992 and settled in to retirement in Kempner, Texas.
He is predeceased by his parents, three siblings and a daughter. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 60 years, Janice; along with his children Greg, Jerry and Doris, Mike and Jaydra, and Sandy; 11 grandchildren and bunches of great grandchildren as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 22, at 11am at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, Texas. The family requests in lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.
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