Forrest James "Chuck" Allen

Chuck Allen, 93, passed away on September 26, 2019.  He was born on October

16, 1925 in Salisbury, North Carolina to Forrest James Allen Sr. and Theresa

McCubbins Allen.

When Chuck was two years old, the family moved to Arlington, Texas where he

grew up.  He graduated from Arlington High School in 1942 at the age of 16.

That fall he enrolled in North Texas Agricultural College.  When he

reached his 17 ^th birthday shortly afterward, in October, he joined the United

States Marine Corps, signing up for the duration of World War II. He spent two

years in the South Pacific during the war where he served on Guadalcanal,

Guam and Iwo Jima.  He was wounded on Iwo Jima and awarded a Purple Heart.

He served until WWII ended in 1945, but he was a Marine at heart and in spirit for

his entire life.

Chuck returned to Arlington at the end of the war and again he enrolled at

North Texas Agricultural College (now the University of Texas/Arlington) in 1946,

where he spent two years, then he transferred to the University of Oklahoma,

graduating in 1949 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering.  Chuck was a

registered professional engineer in Texas and he spent his career involved

internationally in the oil well drilling business. Chuck retired from Amoco

International Oil Co. in 1987 and continued working as a consulting engineer

through 2008.  He was active in AAODC, IADC and SPE, professional

engineering associations.

Chuck's avocation, for many years, was his "Dry Creek Arabians" horse farm

located near Tomball. He enjoyed caring for the horses, dogs, cats, goats and

any other critters that showed up. He also enjoyed doing the hard work

it took to build the place up and maintain it.

Chuck and Barbara Jane Gwyn were married on July 3, 1946.  They had four

children, Theresa Allen Mysing (fiancé Byron Wingo), J. Michael Allen (Jean

Anne), Richard D. Allen and Melissa J. Allen. Chuck was preceded in death by

his parents, sister, Sara Fears, second wife, Carolyn Gemra Allen and infant

great granddaughter, Luna Marie Allen. Survivors include his first wife, Barbara

Gwyn Allen, their four children, six grandchildren and seven great

granddaughters.

The memorial service for Chuck will be held at Klein Funeral Home, 1400 W.

Main, Tomball, Texas at 2:00 PM Friday October 4, 2019. Visitation and gathering

will begin at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the

organizations of your choice.