Terry Devereux Allen M.D.'s Obituary
Terry Devereux Allen, MD, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Dallas, Texas on December 26, 2018. Terry was born on November 28, 1930 in Dallas, TX to his parents Lesler Edward and Gladys McIver Allen.Dr. Allen studied at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX and later completed his residency at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX under Dr. Harry Spence, who would become Terry’s mentor and lifelong friend. Terry served his county for a short time as a Captain in the US Air Force before returning to Dallas. After a brief stint in private practice as a Urologist, Terry was persuaded to return to Southwestern Medical School. While at SWMS, Terry’s interest in Pediatric Urology came to fruition. He turned this interest into a broad-based academic career, publishing numerous articles and book chapters on the urological care of children. He vigorously pursued the recognition of pediatric urology and served on many professional organizations as well as serving as an Associate Editor to The Journal of Urology.Terry had a natural gift for language and admired the Hispanic culture. At a conference in Mexico, he astounded all when, instead of presenting his talk in English, he spoke Spanish. The Mexican assembly gave him a standing ovation. This opened up the door for Terry and his other colleagues to travel to many Latin America countries and then went on to many other European countries, as well as Russia and China.Terry was predeceased by his Grand-son, Stephen and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn, four children, Kevin, Kathleen, Cheryl and Robin, and three Grand-children, Philip, John Michael, and Melanie along with a Great Grand-daughter, RileyTerry was privately interred at New Colony Baptist Church, 3086 U.S. 59, Linden, TX 75563. There will be a Memorial Service held in Terry’s honor on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM at Restland Funeral Home & Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243. For more information call (972) 238-7111.
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