Allen Doyle Smith

Allen was a devoted husband, father and loyal friend who lived life with purpose and joy. He was married to his wife, Kari, for 25 years, and together they raised two children, Connor Ryan and McKenna Grace, whom he loved deeply and was endlessly proud of. Allen coached several of Connor’s baseball and football teams, taking pride in being an encouraging presence on and off the field. He discovered running in his 20’s and embraced it fully, maintaining his commitment for decades. Even when his illness made running no longer possible, his determination didn’t waver-he transitioned to a stationary bike and kept moving. He cherished time with his family and friends, whether it was a relaxing day at home or on vacation. Allen built and nurtured lifelong friendships which he continued to maintain over the years. Professionally, he built a successful career in sales at Nestle before launching his own energy brokerage, which he maintained for 15 years. Through every chapter, Allen remained positive, patient, productive and persistent-qualities that defined not just how he faced adversity, but how he lived each day.

Allen was preceded in death by his mother, Mackie Smith. He is survived by his father, Alvin Doyle Smith; his loving wife, Kari; his children, Connor and McKenna; his brother, Eric Smith and his wife, Lisa; his sister, Rhonda Adcock Hatley; and his nieces, Erica Geter, Lea Rossorelli, and Shelby Wooden. He is also survived by his in-laws: Raymond and Mary Ann Zimmermann, and Annie and Ron Gordon, along with his lifelong best friend, Daniel Ramirez.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life honoring Allen Smith on Saturday, May 17th from 2:00-4:00 pm. The gathering will be held in a come and go casual format, allowing friends and loved ones to stop by, share memories, and celebrate the incredible life Allen lived. In true Allen fashion- where kindness, connection and a little sweetness mattered most-an ice cream social will be part of the afternoon, offering a relaxed and meaningful way to gather in his memory.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Allen’s memory by supporting Grey Matters of North Texas, an organization dedicated to helping families affected by brain cancer. Memorial contributions can be made by mailing a check to Grey Matters, P.O. Box 867084, Plano, TX 75086-7084. Donations can also be made online at www.greymatters.us .Your kindness and support in remembering Allen through this meaningful cause are greatly appreciated.