Rev. Dr. Colonel Eugene Earl Allen
September 18, 1934 - February 11, 2022
Rev. Dr. Colonel Eugene (Gene) E. Allen went home to be with our Lord February 11, 2022.
Born in Miami Florida, son of Hoke & Eileen Allen, Gene dedicated his life to be a servant of God. As a son, brother, father, husband, pastor, soldier, counselor, and professor, his goal in life was to exemplify Jesus by loving others with grace.
At the age of sixteen, Gene felt called to ministry. He pursued his preparation to serve God receiving AA from Mars Hill University, BA degree from Stetson University, MA degree from University of Florida, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. His first assignment as a pastor was at the age of 20 in Christmas, FL.
Gene joined the Army in 1961. As an Army chaplain, he worked long and arduous hours counseling and comforting patients, their families, and hospital staff. One of his key achievements was developing a weekly message via close circuit TV to encourage soldiers.
During November 1969, while serving in Vietnam at Fire Support Base Buttons, he left his medical bunker to assist in evacuating 28 injured personnel under hostile force. He was awarded the Bronze Star with V for Valor for his heroism December 1969. On December 24th, 1969 while conducting a Christmas Eve service, hostile enemy fire killed seven soldiers. He was severely injured causing permanent damage to his eyes and ears.
As President of the Army Chaplain Board, he supported and directed all Army chaplains worldwide. He received the Legion of Merit award for instituting the Army's first accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Center integrating doctoral studies into this program at the National Institute of Health and Brook Army Medical Center.
Gene's continued accomplishments included 2 cluster leaves for Bronze Star, Purple Heart, The Air Medal, 4 Meritorious Service Medals, six Army Commendation Medals plus ten others.
His outstanding service and advancement earned him the rank of Colonel in 12 years, the youngest Colonel in the Army.
Retiring from the Army after twenty years, he returned to San Antonio. He was appointed Executive Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Baptist Memorial Health Care System. During his 17-year tenure, he was also a professor at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio. He taught doctoral level courses while assisting candidates in their dissertations.
As an adjunct professor, he taught at San Francisco Theological Seminary, Webster College, St. Louis, Baylor University, Waco, Southern Seminary, Louisville KY, Christian Seminary, Lexington KY and Incarnate Word University, San Antonio.
People he worked with or were educated by him described him as brilliant and wise, yet he was very humble. As an avid reader and a seeker of knowledge about the human spirit, he was inspired by deep theological and psychological discussions with anyone who was interested in growing.
His counseling model combined spirituality with psychology. Though his calendar was often full, he always made time for people at any of his counseling offices located at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Blanco Lutheran Church, Blanco TX and Marble Falls United Methodist Church.
In July 1999, he married his love, Brenda Williams Timmins. They traveled extensively in the USA, Africa, UK, Switzerland, France, and many other interesting locations. Together they enjoyed spending time at their lake house in Sunrise Beach, Texas, where they celebrated many weekends and holidays with friends, family and their dogs.
In 2000 Gene became chaplain at The Army Residence Community. During his thirteen-year tenure, he incorporated several programs for the residents and chapel services. He was a keynote speaker for many resident functions, provided counseling to residents and staff, and enjoyed mentoring local pastors.
In July 2002, he was invited by the Cardinal in South Africa to teach as an adjunct professor for a Catholic Hospital in Durbin, South Africa. There he taught Clinical Pastoral Education to nuns, priests, doctors, and college students. He described those three weeks as one of the most challenging yet rewarding experience.
In 2011, it was a great honor for him to be invited to participate at the Army War College to discuss national, political, military, and social issues with state officials, ambassadors and major business owners.
Gene was a man of strong conviction, passionate about his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed his sailboat named Amazing Grace, classical and country gospel music, writing poetry, cars, Southern food, and coconut pie.
Growing up, his best memories are being a member of his high school Future Farmers of America, working for his father in their grocery store, and fishing in a small skiff in the Florida Keys with his brother Raymond, and his father.
He is survived by his dear wife, his daughters, his four grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Hoke & Eileen Allen, his sister Nina Lewis and his brother Raymond Allen.
A Memorial Service: Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 1:00 PM
Army Residence Community Chapel
7400 Crestway Drive, San Antonio, Texas
Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Porter Loring Mortuary
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Accomplishments:
Recognized and spoke at the San Antonio Citywide Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Keynote speaker for the San Antonio Baptist Association annual meeting,
Keynote speaker at Citywide Martin Luther King banquet
Keynote speaker at Presbyterian Women's Conference
Publications:
"Psychology and Faith" Military Chaplains Review
"Theology and a Style of Management" The Chaplains Magazine
In process of writing book titled "BY GOD, YOU'RE OK".
September 18, 1934 - February 11, 2022
Rev. Dr. Colonel Eugene (Gene) E. Allen went home to be with our Lord February 11, 2022.
Born in Miami Florida, son of Hoke & Eileen Allen, Gene dedicated his life to be a servant of God. As a son, brother, father, husband, pastor, soldier, counselor, and professor, his goal in life was to exemplify Jesus by loving others with grace.
At the age of sixteen, Gene felt called to ministry. He pursued his preparation to serve God receiving AA from Mars Hill University, BA degree from Stetson University, MA degree from University of Florida, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. His first assignment as a pastor was at the age of 20 in Christmas, FL.
Gene joined the Army in 1961. As an Army chaplain, he worked long and arduous hours counseling and comforting patients, their families, and hospital staff. One of his key achievements was developing a weekly message via close circuit TV to encourage soldiers.
During November 1969, while serving in Vietnam at Fire Support Base Buttons, he left his medical bunker to assist in evacuating 28 injured personnel under hostile force. He was awarded the Bronze Star with V for Valor for his heroism December 1969. On December 24th, 1969 while conducting a Christmas Eve service, hostile enemy fire killed seven soldiers. He was severely injured causing permanent damage to his eyes and ears.
As President of the Army Chaplain Board, he supported and directed all Army chaplains worldwide. He received the Legion of Merit award for instituting the Army's first accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Center integrating doctoral studies into this program at the National Institute of Health and Brook Army Medical Center.
Gene's continued accomplishments included 2 cluster leaves for Bronze Star, Purple Heart, The Air Medal, 4 Meritorious Service Medals, six Army Commendation Medals plus ten others.
His outstanding service and advancement earned him the rank of Colonel in 12 years, the youngest Colonel in the Army.
Retiring from the Army after twenty years, he returned to San Antonio. He was appointed Executive Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Baptist Memorial Health Care System. During his 17-year tenure, he was also a professor at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio. He taught doctoral level courses while assisting candidates in their dissertations.
As an adjunct professor, he taught at San Francisco Theological Seminary, Webster College, St. Louis, Baylor University, Waco, Southern Seminary, Louisville KY, Christian Seminary, Lexington KY and Incarnate Word University, San Antonio.
People he worked with or were educated by him described him as brilliant and wise, yet he was very humble. As an avid reader and a seeker of knowledge about the human spirit, he was inspired by deep theological and psychological discussions with anyone who was interested in growing.
His counseling model combined spirituality with psychology. Though his calendar was often full, he always made time for people at any of his counseling offices located at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Blanco Lutheran Church, Blanco TX and Marble Falls United Methodist Church.
In July 1999, he married his love, Brenda Williams Timmins. They traveled extensively in the USA, Africa, UK, Switzerland, France, and many other interesting locations. Together they enjoyed spending time at their lake house in Sunrise Beach, Texas, where they celebrated many weekends and holidays with friends, family and their dogs.
In 2000 Gene became chaplain at The Army Residence Community. During his thirteen-year tenure, he incorporated several programs for the residents and chapel services. He was a keynote speaker for many resident functions, provided counseling to residents and staff, and enjoyed mentoring local pastors.
In July 2002, he was invited by the Cardinal in South Africa to teach as an adjunct professor for a Catholic Hospital in Durbin, South Africa. There he taught Clinical Pastoral Education to nuns, priests, doctors, and college students. He described those three weeks as one of the most challenging yet rewarding experience.
In 2011, it was a great honor for him to be invited to participate at the Army War College to discuss national, political, military, and social issues with state officials, ambassadors and major business owners.
Gene was a man of strong conviction, passionate about his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed his sailboat named Amazing Grace, classical and country gospel music, writing poetry, cars, Southern food, and coconut pie.
Growing up, his best memories are being a member of his high school Future Farmers of America, working for his father in their grocery store, and fishing in a small skiff in the Florida Keys with his brother Raymond, and his father.
He is survived by his dear wife, his daughters, his four grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Hoke & Eileen Allen, his sister Nina Lewis and his brother Raymond Allen.
A Memorial Service: Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 1:00 PM
Army Residence Community Chapel
7400 Crestway Drive, San Antonio, Texas
Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Porter Loring Mortuary
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Accomplishments:
Recognized and spoke at the San Antonio Citywide Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Keynote speaker for the San Antonio Baptist Association annual meeting,
Keynote speaker at Citywide Martin Luther King banquet
Keynote speaker at Presbyterian Women's Conference
Publications:
"Psychology and Faith" Military Chaplains Review
"Theology and a Style of Management" The Chaplains Magazine
In process of writing book titled "BY GOD, YOU'RE OK".
Rev. Dr. Colonel Eugene Earl Allen
September 18, 1934 - February 11, 2022
Rev. Dr. Colonel Eugene (Gene) E. Allen went home to be with our Lord February 11, 2022.
Born in Miami Florida, son of Hoke & Eileen Allen, Gene dedicated his life to be a servant of God. As a son, brother, father, husband, pastor, soldier, counselor, and professor, his goal in life was to exemplify Jesus by loving others with grace.
At the age of sixteen, Gene felt called to ministry. He pursued his preparation to serve God receiving AA from Mars Hill University, BA degree from Stetson University, MA degree from University of Florida, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. His first assignment as a pastor was at the age of 20 in Christmas, FL.
Gene joined the Army in 1961. As an Army chaplain, he worked long and arduous hours counseling and comforting patients, their families, and hospital staff. One of his key achievements was developing a weekly message via close circuit TV to encourage soldiers.
During November 1969, while serving in Vietnam at Fire Support Base Buttons, he left his medical bunker to assist in evacuating 28 injured personnel under hostile force. He was awarded the Bronze Star with V for Valor for his heroism December 1969. On December 24th, 1969 while conducting a Christmas Eve service, hostile enemy fire killed seven soldiers. He was severely injured causing permanent damage to his eyes and ears.
As President of the Army Chaplain Board, he supported and directed all Army chaplains worldwide. He received the Legion of Merit award for instituting the Army's first accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Center integrating doctoral studies into this program at the National Institute of Health and Brook Army Medical Center.
Gene's continued accomplishments included 2 cluster leaves for Bronze Star, Purple Heart, The Air Medal, 4 Meritorious Service Medals, six Army Commendation Medals plus ten others.
His outstanding service and advancement earned him the rank of Colonel in 12 years, the youngest Colonel in the Army.
Retiring from the Army after twenty years, he returned to San Antonio. He was appointed Executive Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Baptist Memorial Health Care System. During his 17-year tenure, he was also a professor at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio. He taught doctoral level courses while assisting candidates in their dissertations.
As an adjunct professor, he taught at San Francisco Theological Seminary, Webster College, St. Louis, Baylor University, Waco, Southern Seminary, Louisville KY, Christian Seminary, Lexington KY and Incarnate Word University, San Antonio.
People he worked with or were educated by him described him as brilliant and wise, yet he was very humble. As an avid reader and a seeker of knowledge about the human spirit, he was inspired by deep theological and psychological discussions with anyone who was interested in growing.
His counseling model combined spirituality with psychology. Though his calendar was often full, he always made time for people at any of his counseling offices located at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Blanco Lutheran Church, Blanco TX and Marble Falls United Methodist Church.
In July 1999, he married his love, Brenda Williams Timmins. They traveled extensively in the USA, Africa, UK, Switzerland, France, and many other interesting locations. Together they enjoyed spending time at their lake house in Sunrise Beach, Texas, where they celebrated many weekends and holidays with friends, family and their dogs.
In 2000 Gene became chaplain at The Army Residence Community. During his thirteen-year tenure, he incorporated several programs for the residents and chapel services. He was a keynote speaker for many resident functions, provided counseling to residents and staff, and enjoyed mentoring local pastors.
In July 2002, he was invited by the Cardinal in South Africa to teach as an adjunct professor for a Catholic Hospital in Durbin, South Africa. There he taught Clinical Pastoral Education to nuns, priests, doctors, and college students. He described those three weeks as one of the most challenging yet rewarding experience.
In 2011, it was a great honor for him to be invited to participate at the Army War College to discuss national, political, military, and social issues with state officials, ambassadors and major business owners.
Gene was a man of strong conviction, passionate about his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed his sailboat named Amazing Grace, classical and country gospel music, writing poetry, cars, Southern food, and coconut pie.
Growing up, his best memories are being a member of his high school Future Farmers of America, working for his father in their grocery store, and fishing in a small skiff in the Florida Keys with his brother Raymond, and his father.
He is survived by his dear wife, his daughters, his four grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Hoke & Eileen Allen, his sister Nina Lewis and his brother Raymond Allen.
A Memorial Service: Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 1:00 PM
Army Residence Community Chapel
7400 Crestway Drive, San Antonio, Texas
Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Porter Loring Mortuary
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Accomplishments:
Recognized and spoke at the San Antonio Citywide Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Keynote speaker for the San Antonio Baptist Association annual meeting,
Keynote speaker at Citywide Martin Luther King banquet
Keynote speaker at Presbyterian Women's Conference
Publications:
"Psychology and Faith" Military Chaplains Review
"Theology and a Style of Management" The Chaplains Magazine
In process of writing book titled "BY GOD, YOU'RE OK".
September 18, 1934 - February 11, 2022
Rev. Dr. Colonel Eugene (Gene) E. Allen went home to be with our Lord February 11, 2022.
Born in Miami Florida, son of Hoke & Eileen Allen, Gene dedicated his life to be a servant of God. As a son, brother, father, husband, pastor, soldier, counselor, and professor, his goal in life was to exemplify Jesus by loving others with grace.
At the age of sixteen, Gene felt called to ministry. He pursued his preparation to serve God receiving AA from Mars Hill University, BA degree from Stetson University, MA degree from University of Florida, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. His first assignment as a pastor was at the age of 20 in Christmas, FL.
Gene joined the Army in 1961. As an Army chaplain, he worked long and arduous hours counseling and comforting patients, their families, and hospital staff. One of his key achievements was developing a weekly message via close circuit TV to encourage soldiers.
During November 1969, while serving in Vietnam at Fire Support Base Buttons, he left his medical bunker to assist in evacuating 28 injured personnel under hostile force. He was awarded the Bronze Star with V for Valor for his heroism December 1969. On December 24th, 1969 while conducting a Christmas Eve service, hostile enemy fire killed seven soldiers. He was severely injured causing permanent damage to his eyes and ears.
As President of the Army Chaplain Board, he supported and directed all Army chaplains worldwide. He received the Legion of Merit award for instituting the Army's first accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Center integrating doctoral studies into this program at the National Institute of Health and Brook Army Medical Center.
Gene's continued accomplishments included 2 cluster leaves for Bronze Star, Purple Heart, The Air Medal, 4 Meritorious Service Medals, six Army Commendation Medals plus ten others.
His outstanding service and advancement earned him the rank of Colonel in 12 years, the youngest Colonel in the Army.
Retiring from the Army after twenty years, he returned to San Antonio. He was appointed Executive Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Baptist Memorial Health Care System. During his 17-year tenure, he was also a professor at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio. He taught doctoral level courses while assisting candidates in their dissertations.
As an adjunct professor, he taught at San Francisco Theological Seminary, Webster College, St. Louis, Baylor University, Waco, Southern Seminary, Louisville KY, Christian Seminary, Lexington KY and Incarnate Word University, San Antonio.
People he worked with or were educated by him described him as brilliant and wise, yet he was very humble. As an avid reader and a seeker of knowledge about the human spirit, he was inspired by deep theological and psychological discussions with anyone who was interested in growing.
His counseling model combined spirituality with psychology. Though his calendar was often full, he always made time for people at any of his counseling offices located at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Blanco Lutheran Church, Blanco TX and Marble Falls United Methodist Church.
In July 1999, he married his love, Brenda Williams Timmins. They traveled extensively in the USA, Africa, UK, Switzerland, France, and many other interesting locations. Together they enjoyed spending time at their lake house in Sunrise Beach, Texas, where they celebrated many weekends and holidays with friends, family and their dogs.
In 2000 Gene became chaplain at The Army Residence Community. During his thirteen-year tenure, he incorporated several programs for the residents and chapel services. He was a keynote speaker for many resident functions, provided counseling to residents and staff, and enjoyed mentoring local pastors.
In July 2002, he was invited by the Cardinal in South Africa to teach as an adjunct professor for a Catholic Hospital in Durbin, South Africa. There he taught Clinical Pastoral Education to nuns, priests, doctors, and college students. He described those three weeks as one of the most challenging yet rewarding experience.
In 2011, it was a great honor for him to be invited to participate at the Army War College to discuss national, political, military, and social issues with state officials, ambassadors and major business owners.
Gene was a man of strong conviction, passionate about his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed his sailboat named Amazing Grace, classical and country gospel music, writing poetry, cars, Southern food, and coconut pie.
Growing up, his best memories are being a member of his high school Future Farmers of America, working for his father in their grocery store, and fishing in a small skiff in the Florida Keys with his brother Raymond, and his father.
He is survived by his dear wife, his daughters, his four grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Hoke & Eileen Allen, his sister Nina Lewis and his brother Raymond Allen.
A Memorial Service: Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 1:00 PM
Army Residence Community Chapel
7400 Crestway Drive, San Antonio, Texas
Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Porter Loring Mortuary
+++
Accomplishments:
Recognized and spoke at the San Antonio Citywide Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Keynote speaker for the San Antonio Baptist Association annual meeting,
Keynote speaker at Citywide Martin Luther King banquet
Keynote speaker at Presbyterian Women's Conference
Publications:
"Psychology and Faith" Military Chaplains Review
"Theology and a Style of Management" The Chaplains Magazine
In process of writing book titled "BY GOD, YOU'RE OK".
