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1930 - 2010
 Albert Neil Allen, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret), of Lumberton, Texas, died on May 28, 2010. He was born on September 22, 1930 in Hull, Texas, to the late Athan Curtis Allen and the late Evelyn Radley Allen. He was a Marine Corps Naval Aviator and his career included two tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned 49 combat decorations for bravery. Following his career in the Marine Corps, Neil and his wife Kim taught in the Silsbee Independent School District until retirement.
Neil is survived by Kim, his wife of 54 years and his four sons; Albert Jr. and his wife Dawn, Travis and his wife Elizabeth, Peter and his wife Melanie, and Timothy and his wife Sonia. Neil leaves behind seven granchildren: Nolan, Annie, William, Megan, Daniel, Aidan, and Tyler. Neil is survived by his siblings Betty Iles, Phillip Allen and Evelyn Monk as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by Bruce Allen, Thomas Allen, Athan Curtis Allen, Jr. and Theo Keown.
Funeral service for Neil will be 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee.
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Mary Jane Ruhland
Tuesday June 8, 2010 at
8:12 PM
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I did not know this dear man, but I have heard many nice things about him. I know that the family will miss him and I pray God's comfort to all of you.
Mary Jane Ruhland
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B. B. Cole, Col USMC(Ret)
Wednesday June 2, 2010 at
1:08 AM
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My prayers and thoughts are with you over your loss. I flew with Neil when he was my C.O.,HMM-262, in Viet Nam. He was a good Marine and "Boss." He will be missed. SF -- B. B.
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Patrick English
Tuesday June 1, 2010 at
4:52 PM
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My family's prayers are with the entire Allen Family. Semper Fidelis. Patrick English
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jerry and joyce manning
Tuesday June 1, 2010 at
10:09 AM
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Our hearts go out to you on the loss of Neil.
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Peggy and Ron Scarborough/Georgetown, TX
rowdygurl@aol.com
Tuesday June 1, 2010 at
9:50 AM
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Kim and sons,
What a wonderful time we shared with Neil during teaching careers at the old middle school!
He was one of the greatest story tellers in life not to mention
his talent and love of art. He will always be one of my finest treasures of friends.
He will be missed.
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Jim Sims
jbsims@gmail.com
Monday May 31, 2010 at
9:50 PM
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Colonel Allen was a favorite teacher and mentor for myself, my brother, and my sister. My parents thought the world of him and we considered him a family friend. Our hearts go out to his family.
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Glen Radley
GlenRadley@Gmail.com
Monday May 31, 2010 at
2:54 PM
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We Radleys had a bunch of favorite cousins to grow up with and they were mostly Allens. And Neil was one of them. Both families shared stay overs and we were all very close. Our cousins' mother was called "Aunt Sister" and she served like another mother when we ran and played. The boy cousins lived with our parents and worked summers in the Radley family business and "Aunt Sister" came to live after retiring from Silsbee ISD to work at Hardin Jefferson ISD.
Neil was one of my heroes when he was a combat pilot in Vietnam. I always enjoyed his flying stories.
Neil was a proud father, American and Marine. We offer our condolences to his wife, Kim and to Neil's extended family.
Glen & Joyce
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Bette Cheek
Monday May 31, 2010 at
1:26 PM
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Kim,
I am so sorry to hear of Neil's death. He was such a fantastic teacher, artist, and friend. He will be missed by many. I send my love and prayers to you and the children.
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Walter Jones
Monday May 31, 2010 at
10:21 AM
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Kim I am so sorry for your loss ,you and your family will be our prayers. Col. Allen will be missed at the reunions by all of us. SF Walt
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Nolan Vassar
Sunday May 30, 2010 at
7:09 PM
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To my classmates Albert Jr., Travis, and Betty Iles(longtime family friends) MY deepest condolences go out to all of your famliy.
God Bless You All
Nolan Vassar
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Dale A Riley
dale.riley262@yahoo.com
Sunday May 30, 2010 at
8:53 AM
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I had the HONOR to serve under his command in 68-69. I had the honor forty years later at the 2009 Old Tiger reunion to shake his hand and enjoy time to talk and remember. Please know that we feel the loss and will remember him always. Semper Fi Colonel
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Pat Richardson (Pantego, TX)
Saturday May 29, 2010 at
5:13 PM
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Kim and the extended Allen family, I'm so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. My prayers are with you. Neil and I talked helicopters last we met as that is what Vietnam pilots tend to do. I will miss him and the pilots who have gone before.
God bless his memory. Semper Fi!
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