Mark Dewayne Allen

DAINGERFIELD -- Mark Dewayne Allen, of Daingerfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Feb. 27. A memorial service celebrating his life was held March 3, at the Daingerfield Church of Christ with Kenny Shaver and Jerry Irvin officiating. Mr. Allen was born on April 14, 1944 in Daingerfield to Clarence and Addie Allen. He retired from U.S. Steel as a Production Planner after 44 years of service. Mr. Allen served on the Board of Directors at Northeast Texas Credit Union since 1978, serving as the Chairman of the Board for the last 23 years. He was a lifetime member of Lilley’s Chapel Church of Christ in Jenkins. Mr. Allen married Roxie Thomas on June 24, 1995 who survives him. Other survivors include his son Brian Allen and wife Windy, daughter Brandi Mott and husband Jeff, stepdaughters Christy Hart and husband Bret, Mary Katherine Milam and husband Brandon and stepson Tripp MacKay and wife Holly; 11 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law Lonzie and Laura Allen and Bob and Sherry Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Doyle Allen, Loyal Allen, John R. Allen, Temple Allen, Erby Allen, and W.O. Allen; and beloved dog, Tank. Online condolences may be made at Nail-Haggardfh.com