C. Ray Allen

C. Ray Allen, 65, of Midland left this world on January 25, 2012. He was born December 26, 1946, in Midland, Texas. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School where he played football and earned the affectionate nickname "The Beast." Ray married the love of his life, Jacqueline Walton Allen, in the fall of 1968. Both graduated from Texas Tech University and Texas Tech School of Law. Ray and Jacque practiced law together in Midland until her death in 2009.Ray was a man of many talents, including woodworking, mechanics, restoring vintage cars and fixing almost anything himself, instead of calling in a professional. His friends refused to play Trivial Pursuit with him because Ray could speak with some authority on almost any subject including history, chemistry, physics, anatomy, mathematics and biology. Although Ray had the appearance of a rather large and intimidating man, he had the softest of hearts and always rooted for, and came to the defense of, the underdog. He was a beloved father to his only child, Stacy Allen Jewett, and a dedicated "Papa Bear" to his only grandson, Jack Matthew Jewett.Ray was preceded in death by his father, Clarence L. Allen, Jr., and his wife, Jacqueline Walton Allen. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Allen, of Midland; daughter, Stacy Allen Jewett, son-in-law, Matthew Jewett, and grandson, Jack Matthew Jewett, of Midland; brother, Rob Allen, of Houston; brother, Ronald Allen, of Midland and brother, Rex Allen, of El Paso.Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Resthaven Memorial Park, where his ashes will be laid to rest with his wife, Jacqueline Walton Allen. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Midland SPCA at 2701 S County Road 1206, Midland, Texas, 79706 or the Lone Star SPCA at 4200 N. Fairgrounds Road, Midland, Texas 79705.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,