Charles Lane Allen, 61, of Katy, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at his residence. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan, Texas, with the Rev. Roy Dillard officiating.
Lane was born March 21, 1951, in Bryan, Texas, to Mickey and Frances Allen. He was an Eagle Scout and had a great appreciation for nature and the outdoors. He also loved hunting and fishing. Lane was a great photographer and always took as many pictures as he could of both nature and family. He loved music, especially Rock ‘N’ Roll, and always drove a fast sports car. He made friends with everyone and was always willing to extend a hand to anyone he could. Lane was thoughtful and generous in his giving, always buying gifts for his loved ones and friends. Lane was a very loving father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mickey Allen.
Survivors include his son, Greg Ward; daughter, Leslie Allen; mother, Frances Allen; brother, George F. Allen and wife Robbie; sisters, Shane Dillard and husband Roy, Dain Schaefer and husband Philip; grandchildren, Christian Hocker, Jonathan Ward, Thomas Ward; and numerous nieces and nephews who dearly loved him.