Obituary for Von L. Allen
April 2, 1964 - January 10, 2019
Austin, Texas
| Age 54
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"Not a day has passed that Von has not been in my thoughts. We were one what I considered to be "kindred spirits". I was saddened to hear he has left us but know that Von will make an impact wherever he has gone. My condolences."
"Just wanted to add my voice to the chorus and say that Von was something special. I didn't see him much outside of the office -- and now I'm envious of those who did! -- but we shared many laughs in our 20-odd years working together. Like so many others at UT, I tended to take for granted that Von was always so tireless and exacting in his work. In his modest way, he excelled at making his colleagues look better without seeking any sort of recognition for himself. And yet, he definitely marched to his own quirky beat, a quality we all found endearing. A true one of a kind, he will never be forgotten."
"Von and I worked together for many years at UT Austin, and I am sad beyond words that he's gone. He had so many remarkable qualities. I admired his limitless curiosity, fearlessness, humor, and the way he threw himself heart and soul into his work, relationships, and passion du jour. I don't know anyone with more tolerance and love for people of all kinds. He was a rare and most beautiful crystal."
"I send my sincere condolences to the family and dear friends of Bro. Von Allen. I met Bro. Von while visiting Austin, Texas and The Freedom Temple Pentecostal Church and he was so warm and welcoming. I truly believed he never met a stranger and was willing to share his kindness and generosity to everyone he met. He will be truly missed and I pray everyone he touched finds strength during this time. May God bless the Allen and Freedom Temple Church family."
"I always enjoyed Von's easy smile and unique wit. He was a pleasure to work with at the University, even keel and professional. He was certainly much too young to leave this world and I feel lucky that our paths crossed though he has moved on now toward something great."
"What a great picture of a wonderful and gentle soul. Gone from this earth way too soon. May peace be with his family."
