William (Doug) Allen

Doug Allen, 77, of Fort Worth, Texas, and formerly of Anna, died on June 28, 2019, at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. 

He was born on June 19, 1942, in Alto Pass, the son of Howard and Helen Allen. 

He married Shirley Gibson) Allen of Alto Pass. She preceded him in death. They had a son, Eric Allen of Haslet, Texas, and a daughter, Rene Strouse, of Plains, Pa. 

He later married Alaina (Stapleton) Allen of Fort Worth, Texas. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2017. She had a son Brandon Miller of Saginaw, Texas.

He is survived by son Eric Allen, wife (Sherry) and grandchildren Aaron, Christopher, Heather, Fidel and Stephanie; great-grandchildren Hailey, Issac, Elijah, Holly, Victoria, Aubree and Anthony. His daughter Rene Strouse (husband) Jeff and grandchildren Tara Ann, Darlene, Patrick and Gene. His stepson Brandon Miller (wife) Dana and grandson Maddox. Siblings are Charles Allen, Anna, Shirley Myers (husband) Bill of Fairfield, Ill., Elizabeth Glasford (husband) Philip of Anna, Patricia Dunston (husband) Danny of Creve Coeur, Ill., Diana Cargill (husband) Leroy; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first and second wife; a son-in-law Jeff Strouse; three sisters Sandra Dixon, Ruth Allen and Brenda Allen; and one brother Roger Allen. 

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis on the U.S.S. Saratoga. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Fort Worth, Texas, for several years. He was a long-distance truck driver for many years until he retired. 

He loved God, his family and his animals, of which he adopted several over the years. He loved music and could play everything from a guitar to the piano. He was always laughing and joking and loved being around people. 

Internment was at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas. He was accorded the last rites by the Masonic Lodge of Fort Worth, Texas, and was given graveside military rites by the U.S. Navy honor guard team.