Ray Leon Allen

SERVICES: Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Teddy Powell, nephew, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Allen was born March 15, 1927 in Vinson, Oklahoma. He has been a lifelong resident of Pampa. He was veteran of the Merchant Marine and Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. He married Minnie Lee Bass in 1948 at Hobart, Oklahoma; she preceded him in death on November 30, 1999. He was a loving father and grandfather to many and will be greatly missed by all. He enjoyed being raised on a farm where he had many interesting stories to share. SURVIVORS: 1 son: Donald Allen and wife Lucy of Oklahoma City, Ok. 1 daughter: Brenda Bridwell and husband Lynn of Pampa. 6 grandchildren: Chris Bridwell and Fiancé Jessica Watson, Waylon Bridwell, and Jamie Shook and husband Carl all of Pampa, Angie Abshure, Becky Balthrop, and Ysroel Allen all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and 14 great grandchildren.MEMORIALS: BSA Hospice or Children's Miracle Network.