Allen Arthur Joseph Smith of Allen, Texas passed away on March 16, 2021 at the age of 91. He was born on June 15, 1929 to Al and Grace (Sylvie) Smith in Long Branch, New Jersey. Allen grew up in New York where he attended grade school through high school. In 1946, Allen enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served for 20 years retiring in El Paso, Texas in 1968 as a CW-3. He then received his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Texas at El Paso. Allen worked as a schoolteacher in Ysleta and Socorro districts for over 15 years. His love for teaching and his Math students was immense. In 2018, Allen and his wife Arlene relocated to Allen, Texas to be closer to his son and family. Throughout life, he enjoyed playing pool, volleyball, camping, traveling and spending time with his family. He had a never ending love for dogs, especially his beloved Peaches.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Smith of Allen, Texas, previously of El Paso, Texas; children, Debbie Perez and husband, John of El Paso, Texas, Ronald Smith and wife, Tricia of Allen, Texas and stepdaughter, Rita Fox and husband, Gary of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren, Patrick Perez, Shane Perez and wife, Kim, Michael Perez, Natalie Yates and husband, Brandon, Chelsie Hinkle and husband, Race, Emilie Smith and husband, London, Tiffany Fox and husband Aaron, and Alyson Fox and husband, Derek; 6 great-grandsons; 7 great-granddaughters; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of El Paso, Texas.