Obituaries

April 13, 1941 to October 26, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Russell Dale Allen, 74, of Killen, TX (formerly of Monon), passed away at 11:37 p.m., Monday, Oct., 26, 2015 at Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX. 

He was born on April 13, 1941 in Francesville to the late Robert and Geraldine Wentz Allen. He married Enid Westphal on Aug. 19, 1960 in Francesville. She survives.

Mr. Allen graduated from Monon High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army with Black Ops during Vietnam and received many commendations, including a Bronze Star Medal. He always carried a challenge coin that read "Black Ops" on one side and "I Wasn't Here" on the other. He loved his comfort dog, Bo, who died one month before him. They were always together the past eight years.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Monon Cemetery.

Frain Mortuary in Francesville is in charge of arrangements.