He passed from this life November 11, 2011 in Mesquite, Texas, at the age of 90. 

Ed Allen was born and raised in Antlers, Oklahoma and after several years, returned to the area. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He also assisted in building the very first space shuttle. Ed married Glenna Gibson on October 17, 1942 in Norman, Oklahoma and together they raised three children. He was an elder in the State College Church of Christ in Anaheim, California for forty years. Ed enjoyed fishing, talking about Antlers, and he especially loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years: Glenna Allen; parents: James & Rose; and a brother: Harold Allen. 

He is survived by his three sons: Bill Allen & wife Sue of Denton, Texas, John Allen & wife Gee Gee of Dallas, Texas, and Richard Allen of California; five grandchildren: Ed Allen & wife Kerry, Greg Allen & wife Angel, Jennie Dodd & husband Jeremy, Kristie Berryman & husband Jeff, and Katie Ramirez & husband Harley; 15 great grandchildren: Kelsey, Tanner, Will, Tucker, Kylie, Katelyn, Tate, Bronson, Stockton, Riley, Aurora, Jackson, Lucy, Noah, and Jake; as well as many other relatives and friends. 

Graveside Service: 12:00 PM ~ Monday, November 14, 2011 ~ Antlers City Cemetery 
Officiating: Remembrances by Sons & Grandsons 
Music: Congregational by Friends & Family 
Honorary Pallbearers: All the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren 

Interment: Antlers City Cemetery ~ Antlers, Oklahoma