Don Ray Allen
May 22nd, 1924 - September 7th, 2007
Don Ray Allen,
83, was born in Wichita Falls,
Texas and was the last child born to his
parents. Don served in the Navy and was
stationed in the Pacific Islands during
WWII. He met his wife of 58 plus years
while working for Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company. Don worked for the
telephone company for almost 40 years before
retiring to Lampasas, Texas.
He was preceded in death by both parents:
William Washington Allen and Martha Leona King and
all of his brothers and sisters:
Rita James,
Jo Ruth Thompson,
Eva Sue James,
Patrick Harrold Allen, and
John Dennis Allen.
Don is survived by his wife Eva Dawn Childers of
Lampasas, Texas;
2 children:
Harrold Don Allen of Midland, Texas and
Deborah Sue Smith of Humble, Texas;
7 grandchildren:
Kristy Ann Morris of Tyler, Texas,
Randy Wayne Lobb of Hobbs, New Mexico,
Kelly Don Allen of Lubbock, Texas,
James Eric Smith of Humble, Texas,
Charla Kaye McShan of Lubbock, Texas,
Amanda Sue Smith of Humble, Texas, and
Samantha Rose Allen of Marfa, Texas;
6 great-grandchildren:
Paxton Grey Richter, Bailey Jay Allen,
Bryce Daniel Lobb, Ryan Walker McShan,
Chase Allen McShan, Kathryn Ione Schliskey,
and one more on the way;
numerous nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services with Pastor Milton Poole officiating were held at 10:45 A.M. on
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007, at the
Houston National Cemetery located at
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, phone 281-447-8686.
Don will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Aldine Funeral Chapel
9504 Airline, Houston, Texas 77037-2208
Ph # (281) 591-6055 Fax # (281) 591-7579
Toll Free # 1-877-468-4480
www.aldinefuneral.com
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