He was born February 17, 1937, in Cardwell, Missouri, to the late Albert Washington and Flora Sissom Allen.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will greatly be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Carl is survived by his wife, Carol A. Allen; daughter, Theresa Martinez and husband, Donald; son, Scott Allen and wife, April; grandchildren, Carl Wayne Allen, Oliva, Kelsey, Brandon, Adelina, Jacklyn, Carly and Zechariah.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VistaCare Hospice, 4242 Woodcock Dr., Ste. 101, San Antonio, Texas 78228; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-South TX Chptr, 950 Isom Rd, Ste. 104, San Antonio, Texas 78216; Crossroads Baptist Church-Moldova Missions, 8300 Tezel, San Antonio, Texas 78254.