Rollie E. Allen, MD
Rollie E. Allen, MD, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2015 after a short illness. He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on July 29, 1926 to parents, Dorothy Adeline Northrop and Rollie Henry Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy Allen and the mother of his children, Katherine Allen.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Barbara Bryant Allen; sister, Carol Evans of Maryland; children, Chris Allen of Austin, Texas, Jane Collins of Old Orange Beach, Maine, Richard Allen and wife Glenda of Livingston, Texas, Paul Allen of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, and David Allen of Grand Prairie, Texas; nine grandchildren, Brad Allen, Aaron Allen, Dr. Nikolas Collins and wife Ashley, Erick Allen, Nathan Allen and wife Hope, Rebecca Chairez and husband Pablo, Leah Anthony and husband Travis, Kevin Allen and wife Katelynn, and Brian Allen; three step-grandchildren, Nick Savarino and wife Ashley, Steffen Savarino and wife Julie, and Steffany Wright and husband Dusty; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family.
Rollie Allen was raised in Lawton, Oklahoma and served during WWII as a Second Lieutenant. He went on to attend Oklahoma University School of Medicine, interned in Wichita Falls and completed his residency at Brackenridge Hospital of Austin. He moved to Orange, Texas in 1955 and began his medical practice of 32 years, retiring on January 1, 1988. He then practiced as a Locum Tenens Physician, working all over Texas.
He was a longtime faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Orange where he served as an usher for many years. Rollie had a great love for the outdoors. He spent many hours hunting and fishing with great friends, as well as raising a vegetable garden and growing flowers. Dr. Allen was loved by his many patients throughout the years of his practice in Orange. He was told repeatedly how much he was missed as their family doctor. He was also a wonderful husband, father, and brother as well as a much loved grandfather and friend. He will be sorely missed by all.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at First United Methodist Church of Orange at 501 N. 6th St. There will be a private burial held following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or to River City Hospice at 256 Strickland Dr, Orange, Tx 77630.
Condolences
Patsy Oswalt Mcdonald
July 2, 2015
Dr. Allen was a wonderful physician. Having Dr. Allen as your physician, you didn't need a specialist because he took care of every need you had. He delivered both of our children and we truly loved him. He had great bedside manners. Our prayers are with the Allen family. Patsy and Mike McDonald
Myrtle Rives
June 30, 2015
I started seeing Dr. Allen at 14 he delivered both of our sons. I loved him he was so good to me and my family. He performed several surgeries on me but the last one was for cervical cancer and he had just gotten back from seminar in California I was his first patient to get all female organs removed by a bikini cut he told me I was his first and it was beautiful you could not even hardly see it. Today over 40 years later you would have to look really close to see scar. My family loved Dr. Allen so much, he took great care of us over 20 plus years when he brought Dr. Rutledge in we just kept him but cried a lot when Dr. Allen retired. I have ask Dr. Rutledge over the years how Dr. Allen was since he moved by Dr. Rutledge working in his garden and loving it. Dr. Allen I have missed you since you retired and pray you got to enjoy your retirement. Orange will never have another Dr. like you! You knew how much our Family loved you as we were always telling you! Thank you for all the years you took care of us and brought our 2 sons into the world they are now almost 49 and the other just turned 44! You still look the same almost but no red hair! God Bless your Family and may God's Peace and Strength comfort them at this time in their lives! You are loved! Phillip and Myrtle Rives Phillip Rives Jr Christopher Rives
Doug Bready
June 30, 2015
Remembering the family, and playing at their house....lived a few houses down on Park, and enjoyed their home....praying for you all....Doug Bready
Gail (Shaddock) Rogers
June 29, 2015
My name is Gail and I am the daughter of the late Dr. Shaddock of Orange, Texas. As a child, I remember your father. My prayers are with you.
Joe Caillier
June 29, 2015
Dr Allen was best .....He delivered me and helped deliver my youngest daugther ....Was the only Family Dr. I can say I really trusted and was always Truthful....Barbara Prayers go out to you and your family ...... Joe caillier
Dot Murphy
June 29, 2015
I have thanked you Dr. Allen so many times for being our family doctor and for delivering 2 of my children by C Section. I once again want to say to your family, thank you for supporting such a wonderful man and best doctor, while he doctored, ministered, and saved lives. Pest in Peace Dr. Allen.
Jennifer Blair
June 29, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to you Barbara and his family. So many memories of him and his staff on Park. He was our family doctor for as long as I can remember.
Jennifer Green Blair
Nashville TN
Martha Oliver
June 29, 2015
Dear sweet Barbara sending love and prayers to U and family. Dr. Allen was so dear to us and or first and only doctor when we moved to Orange. We have so many memories of the office on Park Ave. and U precious folks. God blessed us and we are thankful:heartpulse::heart::purple_heart:Glenn Martha Mary Claire:heart_eyes:
Chuck& Holly James
June 29, 2015
Barbara and family You are in our prayers.
Carolyn Arnaud
June 29, 2015
Randy and I depended on Dr. Allen and Barbara to help bring my two children into the world and for the care of our family until we left Orange in 1985. Wonderful caring individual! My sympathy to the family. Sincerely, Carolyn Arnaud